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#4855 of 8,552 schools in TX

Hutchins EL

Elementary School · EL Campo ISD · EL Campo, TX

An EL Campo ISD elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1006 ROBERTS, EL Campo, TX 77437

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$13,351
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Hutchins EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hutchins 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,314/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Campo), 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

$72,490

Median home value

$175,400

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Philip the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8PK–80.5 mi212Compare →
The First SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–51.0 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

EL Campo ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hutchins EL is listed in EL CAMPO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hutchins EL

Hutchins EL is a public elementary school in EL Campo, TX, part of EL Campo ISD, serving approximately 720 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,855 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hutchins EL

What grades does Hutchins EL serve?

Hutchins EL serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.

How many students attend Hutchins EL?

Hutchins EL has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchins EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Hutchins EL is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hutchins EL rank in TX?

Hutchins EL ranks #4,855 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hutchins EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Hutchins EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Hutchins EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutchins EL has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hutchins EL a charter school?

No, Hutchins EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hutchins EL a Title I school?

No, Hutchins EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutchins EL?

78.2% of students at Hutchins 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
1st – 3rd
Enrollment
720
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Wharton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
Area population (ZIP 77437)
18,886
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
37.7
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 77437; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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