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Tom Hicks Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 660 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 16, 2012

I have two kids at this school - we are new this year. Our teachers are a mixed bag - one is really fantastic, and one has no business teaching at all. The spelling and math systems they use are "progressive" which means confusing and pointless - my kids are not learning, they're just preparing for tests. The front office staff is very nice but kind of incompetent; they can barely operate the computers and phone systems and they never check my ID when I pick up my kids, which is very scary. The school is totally focused on fundraising - we get constant requests for donations. The PTA is very active but snooty and cliquey and unwelcoming to new people. The principal seems rather absent - I never see him interacting with kids and my children don't know his name or what he looks like. This school is good but it's not great, and it cries out for competent, committed leadership.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2012

This school is a joke..teachers cannot teach and high performing students are left behind as they focus on kids that are struggling, they will not give extra challednging work to students that are high-performing- they put too much emphasism on fund-raising than anything else, this school is definately not academic focused- we left after being there for 3 years my daughter now goes to a private school- we are much happier
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2012

We had a bad experience at the school overall. The teachers did not help at all with my sons needs. My son's are both gifted students and they were not learning to a standard that I found satisfactory. My older son asked if his teacher would give him some more challenging worksheets to do. In response, she gave him a book and didn't say a word. Overall, why some people may have had a good experience, we did not. However, I must compliment the art and music teachers who are both very lovable and energetic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2012

Snooty fanatical fundraising PTAs, teachers who teaches to TAKS... Are your thing, then by all means but If you expect higher standards this isn't the school for you... It is all about money and favorites here... High performing kids usually left this school from my experience there...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2010

Tom Hicks was already a terrific school. With the addition of several new teachers this year, it's even better! It's so comforting to know that my children are receiving the very best education at Hicks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2009

It's a very safe school. Staff and faculty demonstrate that they take security and safety seriously. When I drop off lunch or something to my kids, it's obvious that it's as secure a school as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

The faculty is caring, and experienced. The structure is clearly established and the environment is results driven. The facilities are pristine and the PTA is involved and determined to provide an excellent learning environment for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2008

The parental involvement and teacher care and knowledge of each child is unmatched. We have a private school atmosphere with higher expectations and performance! This all was fostered by a great administration with careful attention to every detail. This is an excellent place to teach and also a great place to send my own child for her final three years of elementary school. Go Timberwolves!!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 11, 2008

My son started school at Tom Hick this year. The staff is amazing and the actual school is the best I've ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2007

My Daughter has been at this school since the doors opened. We are very happy with EVERY aspect of this school. Our son will be in Kindergarden next year and we cannot wait to have him enrolled at Tom Hicks, they are THE BEST! Teachers are very responsive to parents, take special care of the students. After school programs are great as well.
—Submitted by Nick Dembla, a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

We are just about amonth into our first year at Hicks and it has been a wonderful experience. The kindergarten teachers are exceptional and they are wonderful about letting parents be involoved, which helps so much with the transistion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2006

Great academic programs, extracurrucular activities, teachers, principle and involved parents make this a wonderful school to send your children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

So far this school has been absolutely wonerful in eery way. The number of school sponsored after school activities is tremendous. The quality of students and teachers makes this a highly deisrable school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2005

Great new school, excellent facility, beautiful campus and quick established for 1 year old. Great things to come in an excellent community.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asian92%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian91%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
Hispanic 10% 48%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 7%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3651 Compass Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (469) 713-5981

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