Hicks Elementary School

8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
Houston, TX 77083
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hicks 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hicks Elementary School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
746 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hicks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hicks Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5189 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hicks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hicks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Hicks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hicks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hicks Elementary School's ranking?
Hicks Elementary School is ranked #5189 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hicks Elementary School often compared to?
Hicks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hearne Elementary School, Petrosky Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hicks Elementary School?
746 students attend Hicks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hicks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hicks Elementary School?
Hicks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hicks Elementary School offer ?
Hicks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hicks Elementary School part of?
Hicks Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hicks Elementary School located?
Hicks Elementary School is located in the Beechnut Crossing neighborhood of Houston, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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