At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415
Hereford Preparatory Academy: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Hereford Preparatory Academy
Hereford Preparatory Academy is a public middle school serving grades 08–08 in Hereford. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hereford ISD. NCES reports 322 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.6%) and White (6.5%). English learners represent 21% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hereford Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic91.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hereford ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hereford J H
Middle · Grades 06–07
534 reported students
West Central El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
331 reported students
Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
286 reported students
Bluebonnet El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
366 reported students
Aikman El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Northwest El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Public schools near Hereford Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford J H Middle · Hereford ISD | 06–07 | 534 | under 0.1 mi |
| Northwest El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 479 | 0.3 mi |
| Bluebonnet El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 366 | 0.8 mi |
| West Central El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 331 | 1 mi |
| Hereford H S High · Hereford ISD | 09–12 | 1,182 | 1.1 mi |
| Aikman El Elementary · Hereford ISD | KG–05 | 464 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hereford Preparatory Academy
What grades does Hereford Preparatory Academy serve?
Hereford Preparatory Academy reports grades 08–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hereford ISD.
How many students attend Hereford Preparatory Academy?
Hereford Preparatory Academy reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hereford Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 322 students and 23.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hereford Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hereford Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hereford ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hereford Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hereford Preparatory Academy in?
Hereford Preparatory Academy is part of Hereford ISD, based in Hereford, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hereford Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hereford J H (under 0.1 mi), Northwest El (0.3 mi), Bluebonnet El (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.