Parkhill J High School
Tel:
(469) 593-5600
- Parkhill J High School serves 636 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Parkhill J High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
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Parkhill J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Parkhill J High School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Parkhill J High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkhill J High School is 0.58, which is less 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 School Rank | #1219 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 42% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richardson Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Parkhill J High School is Pearce High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brentfield Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Brentfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 789 students
0.1 miles
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-5730 0.1 PK-6 789 - Dallas Bowie Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 626 students
0.9 miles
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6000 0.9 K-6 626 - Dallas Prestonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 455 students
1.0 miles
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-6700 1.0 PK-6 455 - Dallas Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 675 students
1.2 miles
7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469) 593-3600 1.2 7-8 675 - Richardson Pearce High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,383 students
1.3 miles
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000 1.3 9-12 2,383
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