Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Amy Parks-heath Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: AMY PARKS-HEATH EL serves the southern part of Rockwall, TX, covering an area of approximately 20.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School's student population of 704 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
704 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Relationships. Innovation. Excellence.
School Rankings
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#509 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
14%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
72%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Parks-heath Elementary School's ranking?
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is ranked #509 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Amy Parks-heath Elementary School often compared to?
Amy Parks-heath Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ouida Springer, Grace Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Amy Parks-heath Elementary School?
704 students attend Amy Parks-heath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Amy Parks-heath Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amy Parks-heath Elementary School?
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amy Parks-heath Elementary School offer ?
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Amy Parks-heath Elementary School part of?
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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