Rolling Hills Elementary School

2800 W Cherry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 2-5, Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rolling Hills Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rolling Hills Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5316 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35%
41%
42%
51%
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is ranked #5316 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School?
301 students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rolling Hills Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School?
Rolling Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Rolling Hills Elementary School part of?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is part of River Road Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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