Top Rankings
Hitchcock Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,841 students in Hitchcock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hitchcock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,841 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hitchcock Independent School District, which is ranked #1051 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1052 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
663 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
699 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
394 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
21%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
227
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
120
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,463 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,348 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,463
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,348
$14,148
Best Hitchcock Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6467
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6467
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Hitchcock High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6629 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7013 Stewart
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6543
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6543
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
5701 F M 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,841 students.
What is the rank of Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District is ranked #1051 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock Independent School District?
38% of Hitchcock Independent School District students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hitchcock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,348 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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