DEKALB EL vs HUBBARD ISD

Hubbard ISD holds a 0.6-point overall rating edge over Dekalb El — 9.6 versus 9.0 out of 10 — but the more striking difference is in state ranking. Hubbard ISD sits at #13 of 8,547 Texas schools, placing it in the top 0.2 percent statewide, while Dekalb El ranks #140 — an excellent result in its own right, but a significant 127-position gap behind its neighbor just 2.8 miles away.

On academic and growth measures, the two schools are nearly identical. Dekalb El posts an academic score of 8.7 and a growth score of 9.9, while Hubbard ISD scores 8.9 academically and a near-perfect 10.0 for growth. The academic delta is just 0.2 points. Both schools are producing strong learning gains, but Hubbard ISD's perfect growth score signals it is maximizing student progress at an exceptional rate relative to comparable Texas schools.

The sharpest contrast between the two schools is structural. Dekalb El enrolls 366 students with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio, while Hubbard ISD serves just 67 students at a 6.1:1 ratio — less than half the class density. Free and reduced lunch eligibility is nearly identical, 72 percent at Dekalb El versus 70 percent at Hubbard ISD, meaning both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations and are achieving their high rankings within that context. That parallel makes Hubbard ISD's top-13 statewide finish all the more notable.

The grade structure separates them in a practical way for families with older children. Dekalb El covers PK through grade 4, requiring a school transition at fifth grade. Hubbard ISD runs PK through grade 8, meaning a child who enrolls in pre-K can stay through middle school without changing campuses. For families with multiple children or those who prioritize stability and continuity, that extended grade span has direct logistical value.