Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hay Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hay Branch Elementary serves the eastern part of Killeen, TX, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 7.1 square miles. It typically takes families about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with most living within 1.5 miles of the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hay Branch Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hay Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hay Branch Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#7476 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hay Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Hay Branch Elementary School is ranked #7476 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hay Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Hay Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hay Branch Elementary School?
522 students attend Hay Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hay Branch Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hay Branch Elementary School?
Hay Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hay Branch Elementary School offer ?
Hay Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hay Branch Elementary School part of?
Hay Branch Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great communication with parents and great teachers! I have 3 kids there and got an out of district transfer to keep my kids at Hay Branch after we moved. Love the school!
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