HEB ISD School & Family Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 8

STATE
of the
DISTRICT
2017 - 2018
Attracting New Families and Students
Another way HEB ISD is Different by Design
23,120
19,978
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
District is nestled in the heart of the DFW
metroplex. Less than 10 years ago, district
leadership considered the community to be
“landlocked” and did not project much growth
in its future. In the last few years, each of the
three communities has experienced unexpected
economic development shedding a new light and
a new needs assessment for the school district.
Current
Enrollment
Enrollment 10
years ago
+2,856 +286
Projected
Growth
PER YEAR
PROJECTED over next 10 years
HEB ISD ranks as one of the top 20 school
districts in Texas, and with an easy commute to both Dallas and Fort Worth, families are attracted
to buying homes in the area. This growth is led by a combination of new developments in the area,
such as Viridian, Ken Newell, and the Glade Road Area growth. Being the �inancially healthy district
it is, the conservative projection is growing by approximately 200 students per year.
With this increase in student enrollment comes the need for additional instructional space.
The district has added portable buildings and found temporary solutions to accommodate this growth,
but as we look to plan for the future, HEB ISD leadeship will begin exploring options for permanent
solutions including the possible construction of new campuses.
20
2
elementary schools
grades k - 6
HIGH schools
grades 10 - 12
22,883
3
5
JUNIOR HIGH schools
grades 7 - 9
non-traditional
campuses
CURRENT STUDENT
ENROLLMENT
Projected student enrollment for 2017-18 school year
6
+2,485
students
+1,339
students
5.7%
23,407
students
growth in
5 years
10.6%
growth in
10 years