Parkhill J High School
Tel:
(469)593-5600
- Parkhill J High School serves 620 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 87% (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 81% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Parkhill J High School's student population of 620 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 | 620 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Parkhill J High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Parkhill J High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #1256 out of 7,879 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 42% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richardson Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dallas Brentfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 732 students
0.1 miles
6767 Brentfield Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469)593-5730 0.1 PK-6 732 - Dallas Bowie Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 608 students
0.9 miles
7643 La Manga Dr
Dallas, TX 75248
(469)593-6000 0.9 K-6 608 - Dallas Prestonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 466 students
1.0 miles
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
(469)593-6700 1.0 PK-6 466 - Dallas Westwood Math Science Leadership Magnet Grades: 7-8 | 676 students
1.2 miles
7630 Arapaho Rd
Dallas, TX 75248
(469)593-3600 1.2 7-8 676 - Richardson Pearce High School Grades: 9-12 | 2332 students
1.3 miles
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469)593-5000 1.3 9-12 2332
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