Summary:
The Hitchcock Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 77.3% to 90.34%.
Hitchcock High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 98.1% and a low dropout rate of 0.5% in 2022-2023. However, the school's statewide ranking is quite low, ranging from 1370 to 1459 out of 1974 to 1987 Texas high schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Crosby Middle School outperforms the district and state in 8th-grade Algebra I STAAR test scores, but its overall statewide ranking is very low, ranging from 1923 to 2084 out of 2330 to 2361 Texas middle schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating.
The Hitchcock ISD schools generally underperform compared to state averages on STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the district's Algebra I proficiency rate was only 7.97%, compared to the state average of 47.01%. The elementary and middle schools also struggle, with proficiency rates often less than 50% in reading and math. Despite the high levels of per-student spending in the district, ranging from $12,407 to $17,980, the overall low academic performance suggests that the district may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.
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