Top Rankings
Hitchcock Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,899 students in Hitchcock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Hitchcock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,899 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hitchcock Independent School District, which is ranked #1080 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1084 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
38%
13%
% White
21%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,991 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,909 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,991
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,909
$14,116
Best Hitchcock Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6467
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6467
Grades: PK-2
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Crosby Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6542
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7013 Stewart
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6543
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6543
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Hitchcock High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6629 Fm 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6544
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
5701 F M 2004
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 316-6541
Grades: PK
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,899 students.
What is the rank of Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District is ranked #1080 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hitchcock Independent School District?
38% of Hitchcock Independent School District students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hitchcock Independent School District?
Hitchcock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hitchcock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,909 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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