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About this school
Hempstead Middle School is
a rural public school
in Hempstead, Texas that is part of Hempstead Independent School District.
It serves 323 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
Its teachers have had 70 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Hempstead Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Hempstead Middle School
$33,914
raised using DonorsChoose
70
projects
funded
28
teachers
funded
198
donors
18
projects
for
basic supplies
18
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Hempstead Middle School has received support from
104 individuals from Texas and
94 individuals out-of-state.