Serving 1,216 students in grades 7-8, Hillwood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hillwood Middle School's student population of 1,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
School Rankings
Hillwood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillwood Middle 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
#2138 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillwood Middle School's ranking?
Hillwood Middle School is ranked #2138 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hillwood Middle School often compared to?
Hillwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keller Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hillwood Middle School?
1,216 students attend Hillwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hillwood Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillwood Middle School?
Hillwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillwood Middle School offer ?
Hillwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hillwood Middle School part of?
Hillwood Middle School is part of Keller Independent School District.
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