Summary:
In zip code 76457, there is one high school, Hico High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 and is part of the Hico Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 69th percentile statewide.
Hico High School stands out for its strong upward trend in state rankings, improving from a 3-star rating to a 4-star rating over the last three years. The school excels in reading proficiency, consistently outperforming state averages across all tested grades and English End-of-Course exams. It also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a high 94.9% graduation rate, indicating the school is very effective at keeping students engaged. However, the school shows a significant weakness in middle school mathematics, with only 11.54% of 6th graders and 9.68% of 7th graders proficient in math, compared to state averages of 38.57% and 29.41%, respectively. This contrasts sharply with a strong 8th-grade math score of 74.47% and an Algebra I EOC score above the state average, suggesting a potential issue with foundational math skills in earlier grades.
With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 and per-student spending of $15,794, the school has resources for individualized attention. While these resources appear effective for reading and keeping students on track, they have not yet resolved the middle school math proficiency challenge. A notable bright spot is the school's consistent improvement in 8th-grade Social Studies, which jumped nearly 20 percentage points to outperform the state average. Overall, Hico High School offers a strong, supportive environment with excellent reading outcomes and high graduation rates, but parents should be aware of the need for targeted math support for middle school students.
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