Hillside Academy For Excel
Tel:
(972)926-2550
- Hillside Academy For Excel serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- 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 96% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Hillside Academy For Excel places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Hillside Academy For Excel's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hillside Academy For Excel's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hillside Academy For Excel is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #193 out of 7,879 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 27% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Austin Academy For Excell (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Austin Academy For Excell (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garland Austin Academy For Excell Grades: 6-8 | 928 students
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1125 Beverly Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972)926-2620 0.4 6-8 928 - Garland Watson Technology Center Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
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2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2600 0.4 PK-5 570 - Garland Garland Aec Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 78 students
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2015 S Country Club Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2691 0.5 5-12 78 - Garland Kimberlin Academy For Excel Grades: PK-5 | 491 students
0.5 miles
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972)926-2560 0.5 PK-5 491 - Garland Daugherty Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 762 students
0.8 miles
501 W Miller Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2530 0.8 PK-5 762
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