River Trails Elementary School
Tel:
(817) 285-3235
- River Trails Elementary School serves 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (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 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- River Trails Elementary 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
River Trails Elementary 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- River Trails Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 642 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- River Trails Elementary 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 diversity score of River Trails Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1070 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 47% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to River Trails Elementary School is Hurst J High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hurst Hills Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hurst Hurst Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 509 students
1.4 miles
525 Billie Ruth Ln
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 285-3295 1.4 PK-6 509 - Hurst West Hurst Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 533 students
1.4 miles
501 Precinct Line Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 285-3290 1.4 PK-6 533 - Hurst Hurst J High School Grades: 7-9 | 1,099 student
1.5 miles
500 Harmon Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 285-3220 1.5 7-9 1,099 - Fort Worth Lowery Road Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
1.8 miles
7600 Lowery Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76120
(817) 815-4700 1.8 PK-5 670 - Fort Worth Richland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 662 students
2.0 miles
7400 Hovenkamp Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76118
(817) 547-4400 2.0 6-8 662
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