Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hitchcock Pri ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock Pri ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hitchcock Pri's student population of 425 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hitchcock Pri is 0.69, 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)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
22%
26%
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
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Hitchcock Pri?
425 students attend Hitchcock Pri.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hitchcock Pri students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hitchcock Pri?
Hitchcock Pri has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hitchcock Pri offer ?
Hitchcock Pri offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hitchcock Pri part of?
Hitchcock Pri is part of Hitchcock ISD School District.
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