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#3744 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
Hicks EL
Elementary School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX
A Corpus Christi ISD elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3602 MCARDLE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hicks EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hicks EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,803
Median home value
$135,600
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Kostoryz ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Mary Helen Berlanga ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Annapolis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Corpus Christi ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #16 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hicks EL is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hicks EL
Hicks EL is a public elementary school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,744 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hicks EL
What grades does Hicks EL serve?
Hicks EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hicks EL?
Hicks EL has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hicks EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Hicks EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hicks EL rank in TX?
Hicks EL ranks #3,744 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hicks EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Hicks EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hicks EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hicks EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Hicks EL a charter school?
No, Hicks EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hicks EL a Title I school?
No, Hicks EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hicks EL?
92.3% of students at Hicks EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (361) 878-2200
- Area population (ZIP 78415)
- 41,869
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78415; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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