Hemphill Middle School in Hemphill, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hemphill Middle School is a rural public school in Hemphill, Texas that is part of Hemphill Independent School District. It serves 225 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 5 - 8

225 Students

21 Teachers

1000 Milam St

Hemphill, TX 75948 View local requests

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Hemphill Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Korman

Mrs. M Meza

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Hemphill Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hemphill Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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