Hicks Elementary

Summary:

Hicks Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through 4th grade school in Houston, Texas, serving a diverse student population of 746 students, with the majority being Hispanic (52.41%) and African American (28.42%). The school is part of the Alief Independent School District, which is ranked 699 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hicks Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with below-average performance on STAAR tests in both reading and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup. However, Hicks Elementary performs relatively better for African American students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Conversely, the school's performance for Asian students and students in the Gifted and Talented program is in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Hicks Elementary's performance is generally lower than other Alief Independent School District schools, such as Mahanay Elementary and Liestman Elementary, which have higher rankings and better academic outcomes. However, Hicks Elementary outperforms some nearby schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District, such as Townewest Elementary and Arizona Fleming Elementary, which have even lower rankings and academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 8520 Hemlock Hill Dr
       Houston, TX  77083-6856


(281) 983-8040

District: Alief Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3124th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,928 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  746

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.4%
African American:
28.4%
Asian:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hicks Elementary ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hicks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.4%), African American (28.4%), Asian (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hicks Elementary is 12.9. 21 elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hicks Elementary is $11,928. 16 elementary schools in the Alief Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hicks Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alief Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alief Independent School District (Isd) 699th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hicks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.07 1869th 3465 46.1%
2005 58.76 1590th 3475 54.2%
2006 55.41 1764th 3476 49.3%
2007 47.63 2320th 3724 37.7%
2008 58.80 1731st 3768 54.1%
2009 46.78 2409th 3884 38.0%
2010 39.61 2846th 3937 27.7%
2011 39.65 2970th 4095 27.5%
2012 38.68 2966th 4206 29.5%
2013 48.95 2347th 4221 44.4%
2014 50.72 2284th 4260 46.4%
2015 53.43 2147th 4320 50.3%
2016 50.49 2281st 4286 46.8%
2017 28.12 3264th 4329 24.6%
2018 35.38 2845th 4359 34.7%
2019 29.28 3387th 4479 24.4%
2021 33.69 2917th 4578 36.3%
2022 35.85 3021st 4581 34.1%
2023 33.46 3192nd 4647 31.3%
2024 34.92 3124th 4675 33.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 2015th 3226 37.5%
2019 38.47 2197th 3333 34.1%
2021 48.52 1548th 3446 55.1%
2022 48.92 1713th 3487 50.9%
2023 50.23 1667th 3556 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.59 2120th 3558 40.4%
2019 39.07 2131st 3684 42.2%
2021 29.31 2862nd 3799 24.7%
2022 43.76 2008th 3952 49.2%
2023 41.32 2196th 4086 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 2506th 4264 41.2%
2019 38.46 2888th 4309 33.0%
2021 44.08 2456th 4451 44.8%
2022 49.20 2203rd 4477 50.8%
2023 51.90 2059th 4521 54.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 3356th 4306 22.1%
2019 25.21 3617th 4348 16.8%
2021 37.92 2694th 4499 40.1%
2022 37.20 2954th 4561 35.2%
2023 35.18 3098th 4588 32.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.04 1263rd 3106 59.3%
2019 49.99 2025th 3184 36.4%
2021 36.84 2165th 3006 28.0%
2023 75.07 398th 2980 86.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 1979th 4240 53.3%
2019 54.05 1703rd 4295 60.3%
2021 48.67 1925th 4331 55.6%
2022 64.08 1168th 4461 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.42 2232nd 4319 48.3%
2019 37.19 2841st 4357 34.8%
2021 31.31 3090th 4498 31.3%
2022 36.21 2977th 4563 34.8%
2023 33.20 3184th 4585 30.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 889th 1005 11.5%
2019 19.76 898th 1009 11.0%
2021 21.08 828th 967 14.4%
2022 31.54 774th 957 19.1%
2023 24.44 878th 1015 13.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 990th 2483 60.1%
2019 51.88 1066th 2515 57.6%
2021 49.74 1056th 2444 56.8%
2022 52.38 994th 2421 58.9%
2023 45.67 1212th 2443 50.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 3318th 4168 20.4%
2019 22.78 3706th 4188 11.5%
2021 26.27 3484th 4329 19.5%
2022 29.94 3423rd 4376 21.8%
2023 28.00 3486th 4401 20.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hicks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 2902nd 3127 7.2%
2019 15.82 2918th 3142 7.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hicks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 104 264 226 541 0 n/a n/a 0 1135
1998 99 242 206 453 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
1999 98 243 222 509 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2000 83 279 201 529 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2001 71 272 183 515 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
2002 50 297 209 655 0 n/a n/a 0 1211
2003 50 297 209 655 0 n/a n/a 0 1211
2004 48 358 228 567 0 n/a n/a 0 1201
2005 53 404 285 444 0 n/a n/a 0 1186
2006 41 477 307 430 0 n/a n/a 0 1255
2007 36 466 301 466 0 n/a n/a 0 1269
2008 19 336 238 355 0 n/a n/a 0 948
2009 19 284 222 371 0 n/a n/a 0 896
2010 20 262 219 379 2 n/a n/a 0 882
2011 19 256 193 369 3 0 3 0 843
2012 16 211 188 335 3 0 5 0 758
2013 23 214 170 316 3 0 8 0 734
2014 20 218 178 309 1 0 9 0 735
2015 59 308 184 323 6 1 9 0 890
2016 52 293 178 331 9 1 8 0 872
2017 38 308 156 292 8 0 9 0 811
2018 33 310 149 276 6 1 6 0 781
2019 43 283 141 277 7 0 4 0 755
2020 34 240 126 301 4 1 4 0 710
2021 19 216 130 287 1 2 1 0 656
2022 21 230 118 339 0 2 2 0 712
2023 21 212 119 391 0 1 2 0 746

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hicks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1135 59.9 18.9 44.6
1998 1000 63.8 15.7 44
1999 1072 68.2 15.7 52.3
2000 1092 67.4 16.2 57.1
2001 1041 57.3 18.2 50.6
2002 1211 77.5 15.6 66.3
2003 1211 77.5 15.6 66.3
2004 1201 74.8 16.1 63.9
2005 1186 72.0 16.5 66
2006 1255 73.2 17.1 74.4
2007 1269 82.9 15.3 73.6
2008 948 63.9 14.8 71.9
2009 896 61.9 14.5 71.9
2010 882 58.6 15.0 76.9
2011 843 55.8 15.0 77.3
2012 758 50.3 15.0 80.7
2013 734 52.5 13.9 77
2014 735 53.4 13.7 82
2015 890 66.0 13.4 78.5
2016 872 64.0 13.6 76.5
2017 811 63.2 12.8 80.4
2018 781 62.1 12.5 77.8
2019 755 57.5 13.1 84.6
2020 710 57.0 12.4 86.1
2021 656 55.4 11.8 86.4
2022 712 56.1 12.6 85.4
2023 746 57.8 12.9 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hicks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1135 59.9 18.9 44.6
1998 1000 63.8 15.7 44
1999 1072 68.2 15.7 52.3
2000 1092 67.4 16.2 57.1
2001 1041 57.3 18.2 50.6
2002 1211 77.5 15.6 66.3
2003 1211 77.5 15.6 66.3
2004 1201 74.8 16.1 63.9
2005 1186 72.0 16.5 66
2006 1255 73.2 17.1 74.4
2007 1269 82.9 15.3 73.6
2008 948 63.9 14.8 71.9
2009 896 61.9 14.5 71.9
2010 882 58.6 15.0 76.9
2011 843 55.8 15.0 77.3
2012 758 50.3 15.0 80.7
2013 734 52.5 13.9 77
2014 735 53.4 13.7 82
2015 890 66.0 13.4 78.5
2016 872 64.0 13.6 76.5
2017 811 63.2 12.8 80.4
2018 781 62.1 12.5 77.8
2019 755 57.5 13.1 84.6
2020 710 57.0 12.4 86.1
2021 656 55.4 11.8 86.4
2022 712 56.1 12.6 85.4
2023 746 57.8 12.9 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hicks Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,159 (11.9%) $8,605 (88.1%) $9,764
2020 $1,104 (10.8%) $9,113 (89.2%) $10,217
2021 $2,074 (17.4%) $9,855 (82.6%) $11,928

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hicks Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3387th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3192nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hicks Elementary)3139
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alief Independent School District (Isd))2941
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hicks Elementary)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alief Independent School District (Isd))3329
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hicks Elementary)3637
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Alief Independent School District (Isd))3233
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hicks Elementary)3741
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alief Independent School District (Isd))4136
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755746
 1.2%
African American283212
 25.1%
American Indian70
 100%
Asian141119
 15.6%
Hispanic277391
 41.2%
Pacific Islander01
White4321
 51.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%88.5%
 3.8%


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Students at Hicks Elementary are 52% Hispanic, 28% African American, 16% Asian, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 746 students attended Hicks Elementary.

Hicks Elementary ranks 3124th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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