Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside Academy For Excel ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hillside Academy for Excel's attendance zone encompasses the entire Garland, TX school district, covering approximately 92.8 square miles. Families within this zone are typically within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Hillside Academy For Excel's student population of 446 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillside Academy For Excel ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Academy For Excel is 0.67, 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
#335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)8.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Hillside Academy For Excel's ranking?
Hillside Academy For Excel is ranked #335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hillside Academy For Excel often compared to?
Hillside Academy For Excelis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberlin Academy For Excel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hillside Academy For Excel?
446 students attend Hillside Academy For Excel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hillside Academy For Excel students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillside Academy For Excel?
Hillside Academy For Excel has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillside Academy For Excel offer ?
Hillside Academy For Excel offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hillside Academy For Excel part of?
Hillside Academy For Excel is part of Garland Independent School District.
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