Is Hilliard Elementary a good school?

Hilliard Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Hilliard Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Hilliard Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hilliard Elementary?

Students at Hilliard Elementary are 72% African American, 26% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hilliard Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hilliard Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Forest Brook Middle High : North Forest High School

Hilliard Elementary

Summary:

Hilliard Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 546 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Hilliard Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of Hilliard students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 26.58% (3rd grade) to 49.32% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 53.96%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.58% (3rd grade) to 40.54% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 48.96%. Hilliard's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 99% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) suggests that broader systemic factors may be contributing to the academic challenges.

Nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District, such as Kashmere Gardens Elementary, Shadydale Elementary, and Elmore Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance to Hilliard Elementary, with consistently low rankings and STAAR proficiency rates. However, some nearby charter schools, like KIPP Legacy Preparatory and The Varnett School - Northeast, have slightly higher academic performance, though still below state and district averages.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8115 E Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77028-2022

(713) 635-3085

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3600^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,024

Students who attend Hilliard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Forest Brook Middle
High:	North Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.8%

Hispanic:

25.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hilliard Elementary ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 123^rd among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.8%), Hispanic (25.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilliard Elementary is 13.7, which is the 51^st best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Hilliard Elementary employs 42.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilliard Elementary is $10,024. 108 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilliard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilliard Elementary 3600^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hilliard Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hilliard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	1.90	4297^th	4320	0.5%
2016	0.51	4276^th	4286	0.2%
2017	2.25	4322^nd	4329	0.2%
2018	4.30	4341^st	4359	0.4%
2019	6.50	4432^nd	4479	1.0%
2021	11.66	4409^th	4578	3.7%
2022	21.68	3847^th	4581	16.0%
2023	9.95	4466^th	4647	3.9%
2024	27.36	3600^th	4675	23.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.81	2983^rd	3226	7.5%
2019	25.18	2888^th	3333	13.4%
2021	31.23	2594^th	3446	24.7%
2022	40.14	2218^th	3487	36.4%
2023	21.90	3167^th	3556	10.9%
2024	49.56	1667^th	3638	54.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.02	3167^th	3558	11.0%
2021	43.85	1768^th	3799	53.5%
2022	90.00	153^rd	3952	96.1%
2023	35.20	2698^th	4086	34.0%
2024	96.99	42^nd	4261	99.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	6.73	4242^nd	4264	0.5%
2019	10.70	4240^th	4309	1.6%
2021	16.85	4194^th	4451	5.8%
2022	32.84	3325^th	4477	25.7%
2023	16.21	4243^rd	4521	6.1%
2024	47.35	2368^th	4560	48.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.18	4289^th	4306	0.4%
2019	8.69	4292^nd	4348	1.3%
2021	12.25	4352^nd	4499	3.3%
2022	16.83	4151^st	4561	9.0%
2023	11.93	4382^nd	4588	4.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.28	4156^th	4240	2.0%
2019	14.59	4178^th	4295	2.7%
2021	22.24	3906^th	4331	9.8%
2022	41.16	2743^rd	4461	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.23	4302^nd	4319	0.4%
2019	7.00	4314^th	4357	1.0%
2021	14.84	4197^th	4498	6.7%
2022	28.36	3492^nd	4563	23.5%
2023	11.78	4359^th	4585	4.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.66	2389^th	2483	3.8%
2019	16.37	2384^th	2515	5.2%
2021	22.25	2176^th	2444	11.0%
2022	44.63	1281^st	2421	47.1%
2023	26.71	1985^th	2443	18.7%
2024	45.72	1243^rd	2421	48.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilliard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.21	4097^th	4168	1.7%
2019	20.71	3799^th	4188	9.3%
2021	23.13	3688^th	4329	14.8%
2022	24.51	3725^th	4376	14.9%
2023	11.36	4270^th	4401	3.0%
2024	60.97	1399^th	4431	68.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hilliard Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	8	636	0	204	11	0	2	861
2015	5	521	1	186	7	1	2	723
2016	9	524	1	155	4	1	1	695
2017	12	504	1	152	5	0	1	675
2018	6	436	0	122	3	0	4	571
2019	7	374	0	149	1	0	2	533
2020	8	400	1	164	0	0	4	577
2021	7	368	1	160	1	0	5	542
2022	5	371	3	151	1	0	8	539
2023	5	378	2	154	1	0	6	546
2024	3	425	0	152	1	0	11	592

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 Hilliard Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	861	38.6	22.2	94.7
2015	723	38.0	19.0	83.1
2016	695	40.0	17.3	88.1
2017	675	35.0	19.2	79.4
2018	571	39.3	14.5	87.9
2019	533	36.0	14.8	98.1
2020	577	35.6	16.1	95.7
2021	542	33.8	16.0	96.9
2022	539	29.5	18.2	99.3
2023	546	27.5	19.8	99.3
2024	592	42.9	13.7	98

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 Hilliard Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	861	38.6	22.2	94.7
2015	723	38.0	19.0	83.1
2016	695	40.0	17.3	88.1
2017	675	35.0	19.2	79.4
2018	571	39.3	14.5	87.9
2019	533	36.0	14.8	98.1
2020	577	35.6	16.1	95.7
2021	542	33.8	16.0	96.9
2022	539	29.5	18.2	99.3
2023	546	27.5	19.8	99.3
2024	592	42.9	13.7	98

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilliard Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,509 (14.2%)	$9,147 (85.8%)	$10,656
2020	$1,680 (16.8%)	$8,300 (83.2%)	$9,979
2021	$1,036 (10.3%)	$8,988 (89.7%)	$10,024

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilliard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4432^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4466^th of 4647 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hilliard Elementary)	12	24	12%
3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	46	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilliard Elementary)	14	21	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	45	41	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Hilliard Elementary)	10	24	14%
4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	38	40	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hilliard Elementary)	17	24	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	44	43	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Hilliard Elementary)	22	29	7%
5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	44	49	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hilliard Elementary)	30	17	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	53	44	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Hilliard Elementary)	28	4	24%
5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	40	27	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	533	546	2.4%
African American	374	378	1.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	149	154	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	5	28.6%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	99.3%	1.1%

Schools Near Hilliard Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hilliard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8115 E Houston Rd	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 635-3085	592	43	13.7	98.0%	3 (0.5%)	425 (71.8%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	27.4	3600^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.0%		10	4466^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.9%	866		0.0			16.7			26.6	35.6	49.3				13.6	38.4	40.5				12.3			$10,024	$1,036	$8,988
The Varnett School - Northeast	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	8305 Mesa Dr	Houston	77028	Harris County	The Varnett Public School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 631-4396	369	27	13.6	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	99 (26.8%)	268 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16.7	4202^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	10.1%		16.6	4210^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.4%	8								30.2	32.4	30.8	25.6	46.0	39.4	16.3	41.2	30.8	7.7	18.9	18.2	2.6	36.4	9.1	$11,795	$1,925	$9,869
KIPP Legacy Preparatory	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	9606 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0567	950	41	23.4	96.5%	3 (0.3%)	426 (44.8%)	492 (51.8%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.2%)	9.5	4515^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.4%		5.5	4594^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.1%	79								20.0	28.3					16.3	12.4								$9,767	$1,226	$8,541
Fonwood Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	9709 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 633-0781	432	24	18.0	100.0%	10 (2.3%)	267 (61.8%)	149 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)																							$14,138	$1,120	$13,018
Elmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 Tate St	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 672-7466	508	40	12.7	99.0%	2 (0.4%)	233 (45.9%)	261 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	17.9	4139^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.5%		5.5	4593^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.2%	454	15.4	18.8	20.0	6.3	6.3	15.4	0.0	10.2	34.7	42.7				10.3	19.4	36.6				8.6			$9,670	$1,078	$8,592
McGowen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6820 Homestead Rd	Houston	77028	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 636-6979	352	38	9.3	97.4%	2 (0.6%)	216 (61.4%)	132 (37.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.1	3611^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.8%		14.3	4309^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.3%	698								44.2	29.6	34.8				34.6	36.4	26.1				6.7			$10,460	$1,011	$9,449
Shadydale Elementary	Public	K-5	5905 Tidwell Rd	Houston	77016	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 633-5150	604	42	14.5	98.7%	5 (0.8%)	349 (57.8%)	243 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	21.6	3948^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.6%		8.5	4504^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.1%	556	17.7	0.0	0.0	25.0	11.1	0.0	0.0	27.3	28.9	42.6				20.5	21.5	44.0				4.6			$10,065	$1,094	$8,971
Cook Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7115 Lockwood	Houston	77016	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 636-6040	467	40	11.6	98.3%	3 (0.6%)	236 (50.5%)	225 (48.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14.3	4321^st of 4675 public elementary schools	7.6%		26.6	3588^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.8%	733								21.2	31.0	27.9				20.4	20.0	30.9				7.5			$11,524	$1,310	$10,214
Oates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10044 Wallisville Rd	Houston	77013	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 671-3800	272	23	11.8	97.8%	4 (1.5%)	31 (11.4%)	235 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	48.8	2221^st of 4675 public elementary schools	52.5%		24.2	3752^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	1531								34.5	56.3	46.2				48.3	50.0	52.6				10.3			$11,464	$1,166	$10,299
Kashmere Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4901 Lockwood Dr	Houston	77026	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 671-4160	331	33	10.1	98.8%	5 (1.5%)	266 (80.4%)	58 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19.6	4061^st of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		6.3	4573^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.6%	512								31.4	13.6	48.8				34.3	13.3	26.2				7.1			$10,766	$1,096	$9,670

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