Serving 589 students in grades 6-8, Eastern Hills Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eastern Hills Middle School's student population of 589 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastern Hills Middle 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 Eastern Hills Middle School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7015 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Hills Middle School's ranking?
Eastern Hills Middle School is ranked #7015 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eastern Hills Middle School often compared to?
Eastern Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Grove Middle School, Audie Murphy Middle School, Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eastern Hills Middle School?
589 students attend Eastern Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Eastern Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Hills Middle School?
Eastern Hills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Hills Middle School offer ?
Eastern Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eastern Hills Middle School part of?
Eastern Hills Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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