Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hurst Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurst Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hurst Hills Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hurst Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurst Hills Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1244 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurst Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hurst Hills Elementary School is ranked #1244 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hurst Hills Elementary School?
493 students attend Hurst Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hurst Hills Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurst Hills Elementary School?
Hurst Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurst Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hurst Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hurst Hills Elementary School part of?
Hurst Hills Elementary School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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