Hilliard Elementary School
Hilliard Elementary School serves 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hilliard Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Hilliard Elementary School's student population of 571 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 571 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Rankings
Hilliard Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hilliard Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #7757 out of 8043 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 52% |
| Black | 76% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hilliard Elementary School is Kipp College Preparatory (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Varnett School - Northeast (0.4 miles away)
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- Houston The Varnett School - Northeast Charter School
Math: 24% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 514 students10
0.4 miles
8305 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 631-4396 0.4 PK-6 514 - Houston Kipp College Preparatory Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 545 students
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9680 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 230-0567 1 9-12 545 - Houston Kipp Legacy Preparatory School Charter School Grades: PK-4 | 964 students
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9606 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 230-0567 1 PK-4 964 - Houston Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 328 students
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9636 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 633-4646 1 5-8 328 - Houston Kipp Voyage Academy For Girls Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 324 students
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9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 230-0567 1 5-8 324
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