Hillside Academy For Excel
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(972) 926-2550
Hillside Academy For Excel serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hillside Academy For Excel 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (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 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hillside Academy For Excel 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hillside Academy For Excel's student population of 423 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hillside Academy For Excel 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 Hillside Academy For Excel is 0.76, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #168 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 25% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hillside Academy For Excel is Garland Aec (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Austin Academy For Excell (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Garland Austin Academy For Excell Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 947 students10
0.4 miles
1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2620 0.4 6-8 947 - Garland Watson Technology Center Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 583 students10
0.4 miles
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2600 0.4 K-5 583 - Garland Garland Aec Alternative School Grades: 1-12 | 69 students
0.5 miles
2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2691 0.5 1-12 69 - Garland Kimberlin Academy For Excel Magnet School
Math: 88% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 485 students10
0.5 miles
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560 0.5 PK-5 485 - Garland Daugherty Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 782 students10
0.8 miles
501 W Miller Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2530 0.8 PK-5 782
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