For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 612 students in Harper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Harper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
612 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harper Independent School District, which is ranked #318 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
20%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
78%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,000 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,907
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,000
$14,116
Best Harper Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: PK-4
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 5-8
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Harper High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 612 students.
What is the rank of Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District is ranked #318 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Independent School District?
78% of Harper Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harper Independent School District?
Harper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,000 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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