Hempstead Independent School District is a public school district based in Hempstead, Texas (USA). The school district contains 3 schools and an early childhood learning center.
The district serves Hempstead and unincorporated areas in Waller County, including Monaville. Despite a small school population the district takes up a large amount of rural area.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
In the 2015-2016 school year, the school district had a very close call with being closed, and possibly Integrated with neighboring Waller ISD or Navasota ISD, but the district has since gotten back on its feet again.
Schools
- Hempstead High (Grades 9-12)
- Hempstead Middle (Grades 6-8)
- Hempstead Elementary (Grades K-5)
- Hempstead Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-3, PK-4)
As of 2014 360 students attend Hempstead Middle School, 54% of them being Hispanic.
References
- "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- Turner, Allan. "Hempstead principal remains on leave over no-Spanish order." Houston Chronicle. January 14, 2014. Retrieved on January 14, 2014.
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| Education in Waller County, Texas | |
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| Public high schools | |
| Hempstead ISD | |
| Royal ISD |
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| Private high schools | |
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| Tertiary | |
| Universities | |
| Katy ISD and Waller ISD serve sections of Waller County but do not operate high schools inside the county limits. | |