Hicks El
Corpus Christi, TX · Corpus Christi ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
921st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
3602 MCARDLE RD, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361)878-2200NCES ID 481527001046Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hicks El 921st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 234 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 557 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.4% | 91.2% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 8.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $177K in zip 78415 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Hicks El in?
Hicks El is part of the Corpus Christi ISD district in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Is Hicks El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hicks El 921st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hicks El?
Hispanic 91%, White 5%, Two or more races 1%, Black 1% (557 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hicks El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78415 is $177K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.