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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,899 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,899 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hitchcock Independent School District, which is ranked #1046 of all 1,196 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
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
689 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
720 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
38%
13%
# White Students
404 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
21%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
243
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
128
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,991 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,909 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,991
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,909
$14,116
Best Hitchcock Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 450 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
| 524 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
| 392 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
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
5701 F M 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,899 students.
What is the rank of Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District is ranked #1046 out of 1,196 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 $13,909 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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