Hines-caldwell

5515 W Orem
Houston, TX 77085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hines-caldwell 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hines-caldwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Hines-caldwell's student population of 736 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
736 students
This chart displays total students of Hines-caldwell by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Hines-caldwell
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Hines-caldwell by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hines-caldwell by grade.

School Rankings

Hines-caldwell 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 Hines-caldwell is 0.35, 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)
#4370 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hines-caldwell, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hines-caldwell 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.
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hines-caldwell 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.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hines-caldwell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hines-caldwell 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hines-caldwell and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hines-caldwell and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hines-caldwell and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hines-caldwell 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%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hines-caldwell.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Hines-caldwell 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
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hines-caldwell 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hines-caldwell 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 Hines-caldwell's ranking?
Hines-caldwell is ranked #4370 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hines-caldwell often compared to?
Hines-caldwellis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hines-caldwell?
736 students attend Hines-caldwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hines-caldwell students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hines-caldwell?
Hines-caldwell has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hines-caldwell offer ?
Hines-caldwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hines-caldwell part of?
Hines-caldwell is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hines-caldwell located?
Hines-caldwell is located in the Central Southwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Central Southwest.

School Reviews

1   6/10/2017
This is one of the worst school ever!!!! I had the worst year, office staff is rude as hell, always with an attitude and talking bad about the students while parents are around. I just hope they change soon because almost have of the class my son was in was not happy with the school.
- Posted by Parent - Mayra Ordonez
5   9/27/2011
great! JUST CHECKING ON GARRARD&GEMARI CARSON
- Posted by Parent - Cuby-

Review Hines-caldwell. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links