Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hickey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: HICKEY EL serves the eastern part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hickey Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickey Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1488 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
19%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickey Elementary School's ranking?
Hickey Elementary School is ranked #1488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hickey Elementary School often compared to?
Hickey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School, Mccall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hickey Elementary School?
497 students attend Hickey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Hickey Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickey Elementary School?
Hickey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickey Elementary School offer ?
Hickey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hickey Elementary School part of?
Hickey Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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