Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
Tel:
(972)772-4300
- Amy Parks-heath Elementary School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Amy Parks-heath Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
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 5%)
- 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 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Amy Parks-heath Elementary School is 0.30, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #195 out of 7953 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 83% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockwall Rockwall-heath High School Grades: 9-12 | 2401 students
0.6 miles
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-2474 0.6 9-12 2401 - Rockwall Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 559 students
2.7 miles
6492 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-1177 2.7 K-6 559 - Rockwall Maurine Cain Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 941 students
2.7 miles
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-1170 2.7 7-8 941 - Rockwall Ouida Springer Grades: PK-6 | 657 students
4.3 miles
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)772-7160 4.3 PK-6 657 - Rockwall Amanda Rochell Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 557 students
4.4 miles
899 Rochell Ct
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972)771-2112 4.4 PK-6 557
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