Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is 0.65, 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
#3638 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet's ranking?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is ranked #3638 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet often compared to?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Stults Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
675 students attend Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet offer ?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet part of?
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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