Hillside Academy For Excel
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 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 Rankings
Hillside Academy For Excel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hillside Academy For Excel's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hillside Academy For Excel is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 8043 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Hillside Academy For Excel. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
725 PALM DESERT DR
GARLAND, TX$612,000- 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (4.78 miles from school)
-
4613 MONTERREY DR
ROWLETT, TX$300,000- 4 Beds | 1.5 Baths
- (5.44 miles from school)
-
5109 GLEN VISTA DR
GARLAND, TX$430,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (5.45 miles from school)
-
4509 SCENIC DR
ROWLETT, TX$549,995- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (6.51 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Public School Review Diversity Report: Which States Have the Most Diverse Public Schools?
Which states have the most diverse public schools? We analyze our data to find how much diversity truly exists on public school campuses. Learn about the varying levels of school diversity in regions around the nation, as well as the benefits derived from ethnic diversity in schools.

L.A. Philanthropic Group Commits Large Sum to Promote Arts in District Schools
A $750,000 gift to Los Angeles Unified School District will go to expanding art programs in schools throughout the district.

Do Public Schools Need to Teach More Math and Science?
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?