Hill Elementary

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Hill Elementary ranks 3262 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hill Elementary is an elementary school located in Houston, Texas, serving 459 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hill Elementary's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Hill Elementary was 32.26%, compared to 31.37% for the Aldine ISD and 48.85% for the state of Texas. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform better than the overall school, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools in those subgroups. Conversely, the school's White and Special Education student populations perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools in those subgroups.

When comparing Hill Elementary to other nearby schools within the Aldine ISD, some interesting patterns emerge. Goodman Elementary, located just 1.71 miles away, outperforms Hill Elementary across most academic metrics, with higher STAAR scores and better overall rankings. In contrast, Harris Elementary and Gray Elementary, both within a 2-mile radius, perform significantly worse than Hill Elementary on academic measures. Additionally, Hill Elementary's Gifted and Talented student population performs below average, ranking in the bottom third of Texas elementary schools in that subgroup.

Detail:

Public 1-5

2625 W Mount Houston
Houston, TX 77038

(281) 878-7775

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3262^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,507

Students who attend Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Garcia Middle
High:	Eisenhower High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.3%

African American:

12.6%

White:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hill Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14^th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.3%), African American (12.6%), White (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill Elementary is 13.6, which is the 6^th best among 37 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Hill Elementary employs 32.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill Elementary is $11,507. 26 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill Elementary 3262^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.96	4078^th	4578	10.9%
2022	30.67	3332^nd	4581	27.3%
2023	40.79	2742^nd	4647	41.0%
2024	32.80	3262^nd	4675	30.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.98	2782^nd	3446	19.3%
2022	56.09	1306^th	3487	62.5%
2023	49.75	1688^th	3556	52.5%
2024	36.66	2398^th	3638	34.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.72	2902^nd	3799	23.6%
2022	20.56	3655^th	3952	7.5%
2023	29.24	3178^th	4086	22.2%
2024	16.67	4009^th	4261	5.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.52	3707^th	4451	16.7%
2022	42.48	2659^th	4477	40.6%
2023	53.71	1926^th	4521	57.4%
2024	36.82	3121^st	4560	31.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.85	3891^st	4499	13.5%
2022	33.61	3197^th	4561	29.9%
2023	47.77	2303^rd	4588	49.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.77	2063^rd	2980	30.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.39	3414^th	4331	21.2%
2022	59.27	1464^th	4461	67.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.82	4077^th	4498	9.4%
2022	29.11	3449^th	4563	24.4%
2023	34.50	3110^th	4585	32.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.37	2046^th	2444	16.3%
2022	24.74	2048^th	2421	15.4%
2023	50.99	1038^th	2443	57.5%
2024	40.06	1480^th	2421	38.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.74	3716^th	4329	14.2%
2022	47.14	2280^th	4376	47.9%
2023	50.21	2046^th	4401	53.5%
2024	37.36	2930^th	4431	33.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	1.66	3068^th	3082	0.5%
2023	12.02	2954^th	3106	4.9%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	17	132	3	484	1	1	3	641
2020	21	76	2	457	1	0	1	558
2021	24	71	1	402	2	0	1	501
2022	20	70	1	386	1	0	4	482
2023	22	61	1	368	2	0	5	459
2024	13	56	2	367	2	0	6	446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	641	38.0	16.8	90
2020	558	33.3	16.7	92.8
2021	501	30.7	16.2	94.6
2022	482	32.2	14.9	93.8
2023	459	27.7	16.5	95.6
2024	446	32.7	13.6	91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	641	38.0	16.8	90
2020	558	33.3	16.7	92.8
2021	501	30.7	16.2	94.6
2022	482	32.2	14.9	93.8
2023	459	27.7	16.5	95.6
2024	446	32.7	13.6	91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,240 (13.3%)	$8,062 (86.7%)	$9,302
2020	$1,124 (11.0%)	$9,127 (89.0%)	$10,251
2021	$1,898 (16.5%)	$9,609 (83.5%)	$11,507

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	641	459	28.4%
African American	132	61	53.8%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	484	368	24%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	17	22	29.4%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90%	95.6%	5.6%

Schools Near Hill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hill Elementary	Public	1-5	2625 W Mount Houston	Houston	77038	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7775	446	33	13.6	91.9%	13 (2.9%)	56 (12.6%)	367 (82.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	32.8	3262^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.2%		40.8	2742^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	41.0%	520	7.7			0.0				32.3	46.7	45.9			26.7	42.6	27.1				9.4	$11,507	$1,898	$9,609
Nitsch Elementary	Public	K-5	4702 W Mount Houston	Klein	77088	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 484-6400	608	52	11.6	93.8%	13 (2.1%)	153 (25.2%)	407 (66.9%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.4%)	87.4	479^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.8%		75.3	949^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.6%	470	31.6	41.7	44.4	44.4	50.0	50.0	11.1	70.1	64.7	64.7			62.6	71.3	76.8				41.4	$11,328	$2,499	$8,830
Stovall Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	3025 Ellington St	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 591-8500	518	32	16.0	94.2%	6 (1.2%)	157 (30.3%)	342 (66.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)								(n/a)																				$12,427	$1,858	$10,570
Caraway Elementary	Public	1-5	3031 Ellington St	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0320	542	32	16.8	93.9%	7 (1.3%)	187 (34.5%)	338 (62.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4.6	4651^st of 4675 public elementary schools	0.5%		6.4	4568^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.7%	83	0.0	7.1	6.7	4.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	7.4	10.1	18.1			6.7	9.0	13.5				4.9	$12,446	$2,015	$10,431
Reece Academy	Public, Magnet	PK-K	2223 Esther St	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0800	377	28	13.4	93.4%	2 (0.5%)	210 (55.7%)	150 (39.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)								(n/a)																				$14,419	$2,627	$11,792
Goodman Elementary	Public	1-5	9325 Deer Trl Dr	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0355	403	27	14.7	94.8%	8 (2.0%)	71 (17.6%)	317 (78.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	54.6	1888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.6%		47.5	2322^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	50.0%	434	36.4	28.6	20.0	54.6		20.0	0.0	32.8	51.9	56.2			40.6	58.5	50.7				20.6	$13,073	$1,963	$11,110
Harris Elementary	Public	1-5	3130 Holder Forest Dr	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7900	466	33	14.1	90.6%	7 (1.5%)	100 (21.5%)	349 (74.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	17.1	4181^st of 4675 public elementary schools	10.6%		16.8	4199^th of 4647 public elementary schools	9.6%	18	8.7	7.1	13.3	0.0	28.0	0.0	0.0	27.2	13.3	25.9			22.5	29.7	36.6				9.9	$11,159	$2,011	$9,148
Vines Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	7220 Inwood Park Dr	Houston	77088	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7950	518	33	15.6	96.5%	7 (1.4%)	95 (18.3%)	406 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)								(n/a)																				$12,896	$3,698	$9,198
Impact Leadership Academy	Public	1-7	3131 Fallbrook	Houston	77038	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 449-1011	221	18	12.0	88.2%	4 (1.8%)	98 (44.3%)	116 (52.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	30	3432^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	26.6%					(n/a)								25.8			42.0	48.4	16.1			40.8	52.9	100.0
Carter Academy	Public, Magnet	1-5	3111 Fallbrook Dr	Houston	77038	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-7760	697	44	15.8	89.7%	25 (3.6%)	142 (20.4%)	495 (71.0%)	25 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	32.6	3279^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.9%		30.3	3385^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.2%	106	0.0	20.0		0.0	0.0			38.4	50.4	36.7			26.3	44.6	26.7				13.3	$11,040	$1,542	$9,497

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Elementary

What district is Hill Elementary in?

Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

Is Hill Elementary a good school?

Hill Elementary ranks 3262^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Hill Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garcia Middle
High : Eisenhower High School

What is the racial makeup of Hill Elementary?

Students at Hill Elementary are 82% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

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