Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School's student population of 550 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #362 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 82% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockwall Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is Rockwall-heath High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Maurine Cain Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockwall Rockwall-heath High School Math: 36% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,401 students10
0.6 miles
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474 0.6 9-12 2,401 - Rockwall Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 559 students10
2.7 miles
6492 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177 2.7 K-6 559 - Rockwall Maurine Cain Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 941 students10
2.7 miles
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170 2.7 7-8 941 - Rockwall Ouida Springer Math: 69% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 657 students10
4.3 miles
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160 4.3 PK-6 657 - Rockwall Amanda Rochell Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 557 students10
4.4 miles
899 Rochell Ct
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112 4.4 PK-6 557
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