Hico Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 333 students in Hico Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschool in Hico Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Hico Independent School District, which is ranked #370 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
133 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
55%
# Black Students
7 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
467 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
75%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
55
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,427 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,164 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
