Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hitchcock Primary 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 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Attendance Zone: Hitchcock Primary's attendance zone covers the entire Hitchcock school district, encompassing approximately 87.2 square miles in Hitchcock, TX. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hitchcock Primary's student population of 485 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hitchcock Primary is 0.71, 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
24:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hitchcock Primary often compared to?
Hitchcock Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Ambassadors Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
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 Primary?
485 students attend Hitchcock Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hitchcock Primary students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hitchcock Primary?
Hitchcock Primary has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hitchcock Primary offer ?
Hitchcock Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hitchcock Primary part of?
Hitchcock Primary is part of Hitchcock Independent School District.
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