Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hyer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hyer Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hyer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyer Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#211 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyer Elementary School's ranking?
Hyer Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hyer Elementary School often compared to?
Hyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Park Elementary School, Bradfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Hyer Elementary School?
497 students attend Hyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hyer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hyer Elementary School?
Hyer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hyer Elementary School offer ?
Hyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hyer Elementary School part of?
Hyer Elementary School is part of Highland Park ISD School District.
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