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#448 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 5% in state

Tom Hicks EL

Elementary School · Lewisville ISD · Frisco, TX

A Lewisville ISD elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3651 COMPASS DR, Frisco, TX 75034

  • Math 68% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism5%

Students at Tom Hicks EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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

8.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tom 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. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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

$107,945

Median home value

$679,500

Median rent

$1,730/mo

College educated

63.3%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75034; 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
Primrose School of LakehillPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.3 mi13Compare →
Pathway Christian Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–110.8 mi69Compare →
Starwood Academy of FriscoPrivate · tuition8.5privatePK–80.9 mi116Compare →
Allen ELEnrollment path unverified7.9K–51.1 mi709Compare →

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.

Lewisville ISD

Schools in district
62
Rank in district
#17 of 61
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tom Hicks EL is listed in LEWISVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tom Hicks EL

Tom Hicks EL is a public elementary school in Frisco, TX, part of Lewisville ISD, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tom Hicks EL

What grades does Tom Hicks EL serve?

Tom Hicks EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tom Hicks EL?

Tom Hicks EL has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Hicks EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Tom Hicks EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tom Hicks EL rank in TX?

Tom Hicks EL ranks #448 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Tom Hicks EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Tom Hicks EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Tom Hicks EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tom Hicks EL has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tom Hicks EL a charter school?

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

Is Tom Hicks EL a Title I school?

No, Tom Hicks EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

8.1% of students at Tom 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
596
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Denton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.0%
Area population (ZIP 75034)
51,059
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
36.1
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 75034; 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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