Higgins School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)26%
53%
Black
(19-20)2%
13%
White
(19-20)69%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
2%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Higgins Independent School District
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Higgins School?
The graduation rate of Higgins School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Higgins School?
104 students attend Higgins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Higgins School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Higgins School offer ?
Higgins School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Higgins School part of?
Higgins School is part of Higgins Independent School District.
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