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#3808 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 45% in state

Thomas Hancock EL

Elementary School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX

A Pasadena ISD elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9604 MINNESOTA ST, Houston, TX 77075

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,787
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Thomas Hancock EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

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

Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas Hancock EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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

$71,509

Median home value

$219,900

Median rent

$1,225/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77075; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beta AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0PK–50.3 mi984Compare →
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes ELCharter · enrollment unverified6.1PK–50.4 mi802Compare →
Garfield ELEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–40.6 mi518Compare →
Jessup ELEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–40.7 mi370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pasadena ISD

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#19 of 66
District spending per student
$13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas Hancock EL is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas Hancock EL

Thomas Hancock EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,808 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas Hancock EL

What grades does Thomas Hancock EL serve?

Thomas Hancock EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Thomas Hancock EL?

Thomas Hancock EL has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hancock EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Hancock EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas Hancock EL rank in TX?

Thomas Hancock EL ranks #3,808 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Thomas Hancock EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Hancock 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 Thomas Hancock EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Hancock EL has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Thomas Hancock EL a charter school?

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

Is Thomas Hancock EL a Title I school?

No, Thomas Hancock EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

89.4% of students at Thomas Hancock 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 – 4th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 77075)
41,012
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
31.9
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 77075; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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