Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hobby Elementary School 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hobby Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hobby Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hobby 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 Hobby Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#7591 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Hobby Elementary School's ranking?
Hobby Elementary School is ranked #7591 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hobby Elementary School often compared to?
Hobby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hobby Elementary School?
447 students attend Hobby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hobby Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hobby Elementary School?
Hobby Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hobby Elementary School offer ?
Hobby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hobby Elementary School part of?
Hobby Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hobby Elementary School located?
Hobby Elementary School is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.
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