A−
Harper Independent School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Harper.
Students
591
Schools
3
Spent per student
$12,564
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
What stands out about Harper Independent School District
- School Grade A−: better than 84% of Texas districts
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 6.7% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Harper.
Test scores vs. TX
2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.2% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$12,564 per student · 2% below TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 61%State 32%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
554’20
560’21
584’22
612’23
591’24
Up 6.7% since 2020.
Students
White 75%Hispanic 21%Two or more races 3%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.