Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hodges 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hodges Elementary serves the southern part of Balch Springs, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 1 mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hodges Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hodges 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 Hodges Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#7023 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hodges Elementary School's ranking?
Hodges Elementary School is ranked #7023 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hodges Elementary School?
570 students attend Hodges Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hodges Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hodges Elementary School?
Hodges Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hodges Elementary School offer ?
Hodges Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hodges Elementary School part of?
Hodges Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
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