Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hernandez Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 531 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Hernandez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hernandez Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hernandez Elementary School?
531 students attend Hernandez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hernandez Elementary School?
Hernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hernandez Elementary School offer ?
Hernandez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hernandez Elementary School part of?
San Marcos CISD redistricted their schools, and now all the elementary schools are K-5, eliminating this 5-6 school, and made Hernandez a K-5 school. The two Jr. Highs are Goodnight, and Miller, which serve 7-8. graders.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 531 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
