Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H D Hilley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H D HILLEY EL serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H D Hilley Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H D Hilley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H D Hilley Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H D Hilley Elementary School's ranking?
H D Hilley Elementary School is ranked #4127 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H D Hilley Elementary School?
483 students attend H D Hilley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of H D Hilley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H D Hilley Elementary School?
H D Hilley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H D Hilley Elementary School offer ?
H D Hilley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H D Hilley Elementary School part of?
H D Hilley Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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