Hicks Elementary

Summary:

Hicks Elementary is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving 547 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), which is ranked 595 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hicks Elementary faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on standardized tests and overall school rankings. The school's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students at Hicks Elementary who were proficient or better in STAAR Reading (34.94%) was significantly lower than the district (48.23%) and state (48.85%) averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Texas elementary schools.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Hicks Elementary (over 94%) likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. When comparing Hicks Elementary to other nearby schools in the CCISD district, such as Schanen Estates Elementary and Kostoryz Elementary, Hicks generally performs worse academically. However, Hicks Elementary does outperform some other nearby schools, such as Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary, in certain subject areas and grade levels. Targeted interventions and support, as well as exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools, could help Hicks Elementary improve its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3602 McArdle Rd
       Corpus Christi, TX  78415-2623


(361) 878-2200

District: Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2541st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,676 Help


Students who attend Hicks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cunningham Middle At South Park
High:    Moody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.4%
White:
4.6%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hicks Elementary ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), White (4.6%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% 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 15.1, which is the 13th best among 31 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hicks Elementary is $10,676. 16 elementary schools in the Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hicks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hicks Elementary 2541st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hicks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd) 595th 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 75.36 672nd 3465 80.6%
2005 84.95 201st 3475 94.2%
2006 81.86 313th 3476 91.0%
2007 84.39 182nd 3724 95.1%
2008 71.93 932nd 3768 75.3%
2009 72.77 907th 3884 76.6%
2011 37.20 3086th 4095 24.6%
2012 19.48 3865th 4206 8.1%
2013 35.03 3142nd 4221 25.6%
2014 27.17 3532nd 4260 17.1%
2015 30.09 3331st 4320 22.9%
2016 45.74 2511th 4286 41.4%
2017 34.48 2873rd 4329 33.6%
2018 36.09 2794th 4359 35.9%
2019 31.00 3277th 4479 26.8%
2021 24.71 3528th 4578 22.9%
2022 30.41 3350th 4581 26.9%
2023 44.66 2488th 4647 46.5%
2024 44.16 2541st 4675 45.6%
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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 58.82 1080th 3226 66.5%
2019 25.21 2885th 3333 13.4%
2021 25.05 2965th 3446 14.0%
2022 41.43 2145th 3487 38.5%
2023 41.32 2172nd 3556 38.9%
2024 68.47 819th 3638 77.5%
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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 27.81 2859th 3558 19.6%
2019 34.77 2438th 3684 33.8%
2021 32.29 2619th 3799 31.1%
2022 27.01 3241st 3952 18.0%
2023 42.79 2091st 4086 48.8%
2024 63.31 1074th 4261 74.8%
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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 49.08 2104th 4264 50.7%
2019 39.69 2800th 4309 35.0%
2021 36.08 2989th 4451 32.8%
2022 40.30 2818th 4477 37.1%
2023 57.79 1664th 4521 63.2%
2024 58.68 1575th 4560 65.5%
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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 37.49 2773rd 4306 35.6%
2019 27.42 3482nd 4348 19.9%
2021 27.42 3360th 4499 25.3%
2022 37.47 2930th 4561 35.8%
2023 52.77 1992nd 4588 56.6%
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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 37.89 2815th 4240 33.6%
2019 18.54 4054th 4295 5.6%
2021 26.03 3665th 4331 15.4%
2022 28.74 3593rd 4461 19.5%
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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 37.20 2758th 4319 36.1%
2019 35.08 2990th 4357 31.4%
2021 24.93 3534th 4498 21.4%
2022 26.19 3623rd 4563 20.6%
2023 35.60 3037th 4585 33.8%
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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
2019 34.38 1776th 2515 29.4%
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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 40.97 2519th 4168 39.6%
2019 37.95 2771st 4188 33.8%
2021 30.51 3194th 4329 26.2%
2022 35.98 3031st 4376 30.7%
2023 50.86 2008th 4401 54.4%
2024 59.10 1509th 4431 65.9%
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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 21.49 2742nd 3127 12.3%
2019 15.81 2919th 3142 7.1%
2021 20.76 2704th 3082 12.3%
2023 51.01 1566th 3106 49.6%
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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.

Hicks Elementary Test Scores
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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
1988 152 13 1 410 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 138 15 1 375 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 120 16 0 372 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 133 16 0 362 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 108 12 0 365 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1993 118 16 0 359 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 130 19 0 363 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 97 13 1 316 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 97 13 1 316 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 86 10 1 321 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 83 10 1 303 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 74 10 0 353 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 60 14 0 393 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 66 13 1 375 2 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 35 19 1 423 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2003 35 19 1 423 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2004 39 21 0 429 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2005 29 17 2 409 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 23 17 4 356 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 23 19 4 378 4 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 26 18 3 398 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 26 21 3 404 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 59 15 3 615 0 0 4 0 696
2012 71 34 1 638 1 0 2 0 747
2013 99 24 1 636 0 0 1 0 761
2014 105 19 1 630 0 1 2 0 758
2015 99 18 1 617 1 0 0 0 736
2016 116 15 1 604 2 1 0 0 739
2017 107 13 1 592 1 1 0 0 715
2018 99 20 1 582 0 1 1 0 704
2019 74 20 2 570 0 1 3 0 670
2020 63 13 3 560 0 1 2 0 642
2021 31 14 3 513 0 0 3 0 564
2022 20 17 4 507 0 2 5 0 555
2023 25 11 3 500 0 2 6 0 547

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
1988 578 25.0 23.1 n/a
1989 530 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 30.0 16.9 n/a
1991 511 30.2 16.9 n/a
1992 486 32.4 15.0 55.6
1993 495 33.0 15.0 68.9
1994 514 33.6 15.3 59.9
1995 428 25.4 16.9 65.2
1996 428 25.4 16.9 65.2
1997 419 26.0 16.1 69.5
1998 400 26.8 14.9 68
1999 439 24.3 18.1 80.2
2000 467 24.9 18.8 85.9
2001 457 27.7 16.5 86.2
2002 479 28.0 17.1 83.3
2003 479 28.0 17.1 83.3
2004 490 26.2 18.7 82.7
2005 458 26.9 17.0 84.9
2006 404 26.2 15.4 85.4
2007 428 24.9 17.2 84.3
2008 445 24.4 18.2 89.9
2009 455 25.4 17.9 90.5
2011 696 36.0 19.2 92.5
2012 747 38.7 19.2 91.6
2013 761 42.3 17.9 89.6
2014 758 41.2 18.3 90
2015 736 42.0 17.5 88.2
2016 739 41.0 18.0 72.5
2017 715 41.3 17.3 82.9
2018 704 40.5 17.3 87.2
2019 670 40.0 16.7 82.8
2020 642 39.2 16.3 88.3
2021 564 37.1 15.2 89.9
2022 555 36.3 15.2 93.7
2023 547 36.1 15.1 94.5

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
1988 578 25.0 23.1 n/a
1989 530 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 30.0 16.9 n/a
1991 511 30.2 16.9 n/a
1992 486 32.4 15.0 55.6
1993 495 33.0 15.0 68.9
1994 514 33.6 15.3 59.9
1995 428 25.4 16.9 65.2
1996 428 25.4 16.9 65.2
1997 419 26.0 16.1 69.5
1998 400 26.8 14.9 68
1999 439 24.3 18.1 80.2
2000 467 24.9 18.8 85.9
2001 457 27.7 16.5 86.2
2002 479 28.0 17.1 83.3
2003 479 28.0 17.1 83.3
2004 490 26.2 18.7 82.7
2005 458 26.9 17.0 84.9
2006 404 26.2 15.4 85.4
2007 428 24.9 17.2 84.3
2008 445 24.4 18.2 89.9
2009 455 25.4 17.9 90.5
2011 696 36.0 19.2 92.5
2012 747 38.7 19.2 91.6
2013 761 42.3 17.9 89.6
2014 758 41.2 18.3 90
2015 736 42.0 17.5 88.2
2016 739 41.0 18.0 72.5
2017 715 41.3 17.3 82.9
2018 704 40.5 17.3 87.2
2019 670 40.0 16.7 82.8
2020 642 39.2 16.3 88.3
2021 564 37.1 15.2 89.9
2022 555 36.3 15.2 93.7
2023 547 36.1 15.1 94.5

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 $1,236 (13.9%) $7,641 (86.1%) $8,877
2020 $1,271 (13.8%) $7,924 (86.2%) $9,195
2021 $1,908 (17.9%) $8,768 (82.1%) $10,676

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hicks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3277th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2488th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hicks Elementary)3648
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4247
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hicks Elementary)2629
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hicks Elementary)3831
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hicks Elementary)4649
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Hicks Elementary)3745
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hicks Elementary)3860
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hicks Elementary)2636
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Corpus Christi Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670547
 18.4%
African American2011
 45%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic570500
 12.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White7425
 66.2%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%94.5%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hicks Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Hicks Elementary.

Hicks Elementary ranks 2541st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hicks Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hicks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cunningham Middle At South Park
High : Moody High School


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