Overview
HEREFORD PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public middle serving grades 8–8 in HEREFORD, Texas. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the HEREFORD ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span8–8
DistrictHEREFORD ISD
County48117
CityHEREFORD
ZIP79045
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482301012851
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino88.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)