Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, H G Temple Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H G Temple Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
H G Temple Elementary School's student population of 454 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of H G Temple Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend H G Temple Elementary School?
454 students attend H G Temple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of H G Temple Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H G Temple Elementary School?
H G Temple Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H G Temple Elementary School offer ?
H G Temple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is H G Temple Elementary School part of?
H G Temple Elementary School is part of Diboll Independent School District.
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