Hill Country Elementary

Summary:

Hill Country Elementary is a public elementary school in Pipe Creek, Texas, serving 483 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bandera Independent School District.

While Hill Country Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased spending per student in recent years, the school faces several challenges. It has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests that are 30-35% in reading and math for 3rd-5th grades, compared to state averages of 48-54%. The school's performance lags behind many of its neighboring schools, such as Fabra Elementary in the higher-performing Boerne Independent School District, as well as schools in the Northside Independent School District. Additionally, Hill Country Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.61% to 62.32% over the past three school years.

While the school's Gifted and Talented program has shown some variability in performance, the overall academic achievement of Hill Country Elementary, including for specific student subgroups, is a concern. Addressing these areas of improvement could be crucial for enhancing the educational outcomes for the students at this school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6346 Fm 1283
       Pipe Creek, TX  78063


(830) 460-3901

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3950th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,191 Help


Students who attend Hill Country Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bandera Middle
High:    Bandera High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details Hill Country Elementary ranks worse than 84.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (28%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill Country Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill Country Elementary is $10,191.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill Country Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill Country Elementary 3950th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hill Country Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bandera Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Independent School District (Isd) 616th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill Country Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.87 469th 3465 86.5%
2005 76.53 625th 3475 82.0%
2006 76.68 612th 3476 82.4%
2007 76.91 637th 3724 82.9%
2008 70.97 992nd 3768 73.7%
2009 75.25 753rd 3884 80.6%
2010 73.02 909th 3937 76.9%
2011 70.67 1141st 4095 72.1%
2012 63.23 1521st 4206 63.8%
2013 55.64 1972nd 4221 53.3%
2014 55.84 1996th 4260 53.1%
2015 59.67 1807th 4320 58.2%
2016 40.13 2835th 4286 33.9%
2017 34.28 2888th 4329 33.3%
2018 22.06 3692nd 4359 15.3%
2019 25.86 3581st 4479 20.0%
2021 61.96 1447th 4578 68.4%
2022 42.88 2552nd 4581 44.3%
2023 35.36 3067th 4647 34.0%
2024 21.55 3950th 4675 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.63 3120th 3333 6.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 2032nd 3558 42.9%
2019 26.39 3098th 3684 15.9%
2021 58.62 1007th 3799 73.5%
2022 46.70 1788th 3952 54.8%
2023 29.71 3149th 4086 22.9%
2024 21.67 3736th 4261 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.10 3974th 4264 6.8%
2019 23.48 3824th 4309 11.3%
2021 56.65 1593rd 4451 64.2%
2022 31.84 3398th 4477 24.1%
2023 28.23 3629th 4521 19.7%
2024 16.16 4281st 4560 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.45 3403rd 4306 21.0%
2019 33.16 3122nd 4348 28.2%
2021 67.17 1182nd 4499 73.7%
2022 39.79 2778th 4561 39.1%
2023 36.46 3014th 4588 34.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 2481st 3106 20.1%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2021 50.43 1745th 3006 41.9%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
2023 58.54 1546th 2980 48.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.87 4181st 4240 1.4%
2019 14.87 4169th 4295 2.9%
2021 39.84 2579th 4331 40.5%
2022 26.46 3709th 4461 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.31 3858th 4319 10.7%
2019 19.89 3858th 4357 11.5%
2021 52.81 1839th 4498 59.1%
2022 46.10 2375th 4563 48.0%
2023 34.84 3093rd 4585 32.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 3944th 4168 5.4%
2019 26.64 3479th 4188 16.9%
2021 66.00 1060th 4329 75.5%
2022 66.38 1093rd 4376 75.0%
2023 31.22 3314th 4401 24.7%
2024 19.97 3962nd 4431 10.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hill Country Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.17 2941st 3127 5.9%
2019 16.54 2896th 3142 7.8%
2021 36.47 2089th 3082 32.2%
2022 19.04 2749th 3082 10.8%
2023 18.51 2781st 3106 10.5%
2024 10.98 2962nd 3078 3.8%
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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 Hill Country Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 371 1 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 371 1 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 369 2 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 408 4 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 452 3 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 453 4 0 87 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2001 442 4 0 99 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 400 2 2 91 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 400 2 2 91 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 421 2 2 101 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2005 408 4 2 105 3 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 393 4 4 115 3 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 389 2 2 120 3 n/a n/a 0 516
2008 386 4 1 126 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 366 4 3 147 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 361 3 2 147 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2011 344 4 0 131 3 0 9 0 491
2012 333 2 1 168 4 1 11 0 520
2013 348 3 5 163 3 0 12 0 534
2014 360 3 3 159 2 0 12 0 539
2015 344 2 2 164 2 0 7 0 521
2016 346 3 1 152 1 0 10 0 513
2017 335 5 0 156 1 0 11 0 508
2018 346 1 0 157 2 0 12 0 518
2019 329 1 0 149 1 0 13 0 493
2020 334 0 0 147 0 0 14 0 495
2021 317 0 0 131 0 0 13 0 461
2022 301 0 0 127 0 0 9 0 437
2023 334 2 1 135 0 0 11 0 483

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 Hill Country Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 408 30.6 13.3 22.8
1996 408 30.6 13.3 22.8
1997 415 31.5 13.2 25.5
1998 466 34.5 13.5 31.3
1999 524 39.2 13.4 43.9
2000 546 40.8 13.4 42.1
2001 546 44.6 12.2 40.1
2002 496 43.3 11.5 44.6
2003 496 43.3 11.5 44.6
2004 526 40.6 13.0 41.3
2005 522 40.6 12.9 42.3
2006 519 40.7 12.8 48.6
2007 516 38.8 13.3 51.9
2008 518 39.7 13.0 48.3
2009 521 42.0 12.4 48.8
2010 514 42.0 12.2 50.2
2011 491 40.0 12.2 47.3
2012 520 38.5 13.5 52.7
2013 534 36.0 14.8 50.7
2014 539 33.9 15.8 51.9
2015 521 32.0 16.2 48.4
2016 513 30.0 17.1 53
2017 508 29.9 16.9 56.9
2018 518 31.4 16.4 54.2
2019 493 31.4 15.6 62.1
2020 495 33.7 14.6 56.4
2021 461 34.4 13.3 56.4
2022 437 35.0 12.4 55.6
2023 483 33.7 14.3 62.3

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 Hill Country Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 408 30.6 13.3 22.8
1996 408 30.6 13.3 22.8
1997 415 31.5 13.2 25.5
1998 466 34.5 13.5 31.3
1999 524 39.2 13.4 43.9
2000 546 40.8 13.4 42.1
2001 546 44.6 12.2 40.1
2002 496 43.3 11.5 44.6
2003 496 43.3 11.5 44.6
2004 526 40.6 13.0 41.3
2005 522 40.6 12.9 42.3
2006 519 40.7 12.8 48.6
2007 516 38.8 13.3 51.9
2008 518 39.7 13.0 48.3
2009 521 42.0 12.4 48.8
2010 514 42.0 12.2 50.2
2011 491 40.0 12.2 47.3
2012 520 38.5 13.5 52.7
2013 534 36.0 14.8 50.7
2014 539 33.9 15.8 51.9
2015 521 32.0 16.2 48.4
2016 513 30.0 17.1 53
2017 508 29.9 16.9 56.9
2018 518 31.4 16.4 54.2
2019 493 31.4 15.6 62.1
2020 495 33.7 14.6 56.4
2021 461 34.4 13.3 56.4
2022 437 35.0 12.4 55.6
2023 483 33.7 14.3 62.3

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 Hill Country Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,244 (14.7%) $7,225 (85.3%) $8,469
2020 $1,065 (11.8%) $7,994 (88.2%) $9,059
2021 $2,156 (21.2%) $8,035 (78.8%) $10,191

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill Country 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 3581st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3067th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hill Country Elementary)3843
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hill Country Elementary)3231
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hill Country Elementary)3532
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))2840
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hill Country Elementary)2932
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))3239
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Hill Country Elementary)4251
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))5342
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hill Country Elementary)2444
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4246
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hill Country Elementary)3031
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493483
 2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic149135
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White329334
 1.5%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%62.3%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Hill Country Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bandera Middle
High : Bandera High School

Students at Hill Country Elementary are 69% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Hill Country Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Hill Country Elementary.


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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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