Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H L Higgins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H L Higgins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
H L Higgins Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H L Higgins Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Higgins Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1412 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H L Higgins Elementary School's ranking?
H L Higgins Elementary School is ranked #1412 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H L Higgins Elementary School often compared to?
H L Higgins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton-smith Elementary School, Gus Winston Cain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H L Higgins Elementary School?
597 students attend H L Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of H L Higgins Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H L Higgins Elementary School?
H L Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H L Higgins Elementary School offer ?
H L Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H L Higgins Elementary School part of?
H L Higgins Elementary School is part of Whitehouse Independent School District.
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