Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Facts for Kids

The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) is a group that manages public schools. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Most students living in Bedford, Euless, and Hurst attend HEB ISD schools. Some students from nearby cities like North Richland Hills, Colleyville, Fort Worth, and Arlington also go there.

HEB ISD has many schools. There are twenty elementary schools, five junior high schools, and two big high schools. They also have special schools for different learning needs. These schools offer cool classes. You can learn foreign languages, art, science, and skills for future jobs. In 2018, the Texas Education Agency gave HEB ISD an "A" rating. This means it's a top-notch school district!

History of HEB ISD
- Mosier Valley School
- Forming HEB ISD
Students in HEB ISD
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History of HEB ISD

Before HEB ISD started, there were other schools in the area. Some of these included Bedford College, Bedford School, and Euless School.

Mosier Valley School

The Mosier Valley School was part of the Euless School District. It first opened in 1883. This school closed in 1949 because its building was in poor condition. In 1950, a judge decided that the Euless School District needed a separate school for African-American students. So, the old Mosier Valley School building was used again for one year. In 1951, Mosier Valley School moved into a new, stronger brick building.

Forming HEB ISD

The Euless and Hurst school districts joined together in 1955. This new Hurst-Euless School District had 1,418 students. It grew quickly, reaching almost 2,300 students in just two years. In 1958, people living in the Bedford School District voted to combine with the Hurst-Euless School District. This is how HEB ISD was formed! In its first year, HEB ISD had 3,116 students and seven schools.

Students in HEB ISD

In 2016, the HEB ISD school district had 22,780 students. That year, 85% of HEB ISD students scored well on their tests. This was higher than the average for nearby schools (77%) and for the entire state of Texas (75%). Schools in HEB ISD are also very diverse. They have students from more different backgrounds than almost any other school in the United States.