Hico Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hico Isd

HICO ISD is a small district serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Hamilton County, Texas. The district operates two schools: an elementary school and a high school. The enrollment is under seven hundred students, reflecting a rural school community.

On state assessments, HICO's academic profile shows a split pattern. In English language arts, the district performs more solidly. Grade four reading shows robust proficiency, and performance remains steady through grades six and seven, where a majority of students meet or exceed the state standard. This is a relative strength. Mathematics tells a different story. Across grades three through seven, proficiency rates are considerably lower, with fewer than half of students meeting the state standard in most grades. Only in grade eight does math proficiency rise substantially. Science and social studies present particular concerns. Fifth grade science proficiency is notably low, and eighth grade social studies proficiency is among the weakest results across the district's tested subjects. These are areas a parent may want to look into further with the school, both to understand the curriculum and support available and to ask about plans to address performance.

The student population is predominantly white, with a growing Hispanic enrollment representing roughly one-fifth of the district. The district serves a small English learner population and reports no chronic absenteeism data, though the district-level chronic absenteeism rate sits slightly above the county median, suggesting room for improvement in attendance.

Housing values in the Hico area are moderate compared to state and national benchmarks. The district's service area, spanning multiple small towns including Hico, Dublin, and Iredell, sits in a rural economic context where median home prices are below the Texas benchmark. Mortgage affordability is relatively accessible, though not dramatically better than statewide averages. Local economic indicators show a stable but modest labor market.

Among Hamilton County's two districts, HICO ISD's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle-to-upper range for the county. The district's chronic absenteeism rate, while above the county low, remains within a reasonable range for a rural area.

Data on the district's specific academic programs, special education enrollment, English learner support services, and district-level strategic initiatives was not available. Information about graduation rates for high school cohorts was also absent, making it difficult to assess college and career readiness outcomes. Parents should seek this information directly from the school to develop a fuller picture of pathways and supports available, particularly for high school students.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

643

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 20%

Black 1%

White 76%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

30%

55%

Gr 4

58%

80%

Gr 5

33%

68%

Gr 6

63%

67%

Gr 7

54%

89%

Gr 8

65%

75%

Math

Gr 3

—

55%

Gr 4

26%

48%

Gr 5

10%

39%

Gr 6

21%

43%

Gr 7

33%

29%

Gr 8

58%

75%

Science

Gr 5

29%

Gr 8

28%

56%

Social studies

Gr 8

12%

44%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

HICO H S

HICO EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

36%

Grade 4

27%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

31%

Grade 7

66%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$349,237

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$242K to $395K

vs. state typical1.16x

vs. national typical0.95x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76457	Hico	$349K	+0.1%	88.3%
76436	Hamilton	$395K	+3.5%	7.1%
76446	Dublin	$292K	+0.9%	3.1%
76531	Hamilton	$242K	+3.2%	0.9%
76649	Iredell	$284K	-3.8%	0.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,762/mo

Home price / national median income4.2x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.