Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Hitchcock Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hitchcock Primary's student population of 485 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hitchcock Primary is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
32%
13%
White
24%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Hitchcock Primary?
485 students attend Hitchcock Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Hitchcock Primary students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hitchcock Primary?
Hitchcock Primary has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hitchcock Primary offer ?
Hitchcock Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hitchcock Primary part of?
Hitchcock Primary is part of Hitchcock Independent School District.
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