Hilliard El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
3,304th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
8115 E HOUSTON RD, Houston, TX 77028
(713)635-3085NCES ID 482364012966Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hilliard El 3,304th 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 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 209 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 592 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2013, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.9% | 71.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.7% | 25.7% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Typical home value $163K in zip 77028 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Hilliard El
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ELA 44% ▲3 · Math 26% ▼10Compare - #4274KIPP Legacy PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1 mi away · charter4,274th of 4,406
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ELA 41% = · Math 29% ▼7Compare - #2697Mcgowen ElHouston ISD · 2.3 mi away2,697th of 4,406
ELA 46% ▲5 · Math 42% ▲6Compare - #3112Shadydale ElHouston ISD · 2.7 mi away3,112th of 4,406
ELA 43% ▲2 · Math 38% ▲2Compare - #3717Cook Jr ElHouston ISD · 3.2 mi away3,717th of 4,406
ELA 32% ▼9 · Math 36% =Compare - #2402Oates ElHouston ISD · 3.3 mi away2,402nd of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲8 · Math 44% ▲8Compare
What school district is Hilliard El in?
Hilliard El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Hilliard El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hilliard El 3,304th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hilliard El?
Black 72%, Hispanic 26%, Two or more races 2% (592 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hilliard El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77028 is $163K 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.