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Watson Technology Center vs. Hillside Academy For Excel

Should you attend Watson Technology Center or Hillside Academy For Excel? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Watson Technology Center
2601 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hillside Academy For Excel
2014 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75041
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Watson Technology Center ranks 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Hillside Academy For Excel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watson Technology Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 463 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 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
553 students
463 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Watson Technology Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Academy For Excel over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Watson Technology Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Academy For Excel.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Watson Technology Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Academy For Excel over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Watson Technology Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Academy For Excel with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#982 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#339 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Watson Technology Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Academy For Excel, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in TX)
71%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson Technology Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Academy For Excel who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in TX)
81%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson Technology Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Academy For Excel who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson Technology Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Academy For Excel who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Watson Technology Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillside Academy For Excel by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
63
Grade 1 Students
62
63
Grade 2 Students
92
81
Grade 3 Students
106
81
Grade 4 Students
107
80
Grade 5 Students
122
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Watson Technology Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Academy For Excel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Watson Technology Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Academy For Excel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Watson Technology Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Academy For Excel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Watson Technology Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Academy For Excel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Watson Technology Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Academy For Excel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Watson Technology Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Academy For Excel, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Watson Technology Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Academy For Excel, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Watson Technology Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside Academy For Excel, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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