Southern Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(940)235-1188
- Southern Hills Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Southern Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Southern Hills Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 508 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southern Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southern Hills Elementary School is 0.62, 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 | #4590 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita Falls Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southern Hills Elementary School is Wichita Falls High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barwise Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fain Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Falls Fain Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
1.0 miles
1562 Norman St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940)235-1148 1.0 PK-5 517 - Wichita Falls Career And Technical Education Center Grades: M
1.3 miles
500 Hatton Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940)235-1091 1.3 M n/a - Wichita Falls Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
1.3 miles
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)235-1156 1.3 PK-5 520 - Wichita Falls Wichita Falls High School Grades: 9-12 | 1222 students
1.7 miles
2149 Ave H
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940)235-1084 1.7 9-12 1222 - Wichita Falls Lamar Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
2.0 miles
2206 Lucas Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76303
(940)235-1172 2.0 PK-5 405
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