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Hilltop Elementary

Summary:

Hilltop Elementary is a public elementary school located in Argyle, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 636. The school is part of the Argyle Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 20th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hilltop Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 302 and 1562 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance, and its student performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with 81.29% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. While Hilltop Elementary excels in supporting its special education and gifted and talented students, it performs relatively lower for English Language Learners (ELL) and economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Hilltop Elementary to nearby schools, Argyle South Elementary and Argyle West, both within the Argyle ISD, perform similarly to or better than Hilltop Elementary on STAAR tests and have comparable or higher statewide rankings. These schools also have a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, McNair Elementary and Ryan Elementary, which are part of the Denton ISD, generally have lower STAAR test scores and statewide rankings compared to Hilltop Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1050 Harrison Ln
       Argyle, TX  76226-0989

(940) 464-0564

District: Argyle Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
574th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,424 Help


Students who attend Hilltop Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Argyle Middle
High:    Argyle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Compare Details Hilltop Elementary ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hilltop Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilltop Elementary is $10,424.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilltop Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilltop Elementary 574th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hilltop Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Argyle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Argyle Independent School District (Isd) 20th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hilltop Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.97 692nd 3465 80.0%
2005 75.87 652nd 3475 81.2%
2006 74.79 728th 3476 79.1%
2007 74.06 807th 3724 78.3%
2008 74.80 765th 3768 79.7%
2009 76.24 708th 3884 81.8%
2010 81.71 360th 3937 90.9%
2011 64.03 1562nd 4095 61.9%
2012 75.53 852nd 4206 79.7%
2013 87.32 329th 4221 92.2%
2014 87.90 302nd 4260 92.9%
2015 84.76 471st 4320 89.1%
2016 83.07 583rd 4286 86.4%
2022 91.04 313th 4581 93.2%
2023 90.48 356th 4647 92.3%
2024 84.86 574th 4675 87.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.88 3358th 3487 3.7%
2024 40.53 2156th 3638 40.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.84 58th 3952 98.5%
2023 94.97 88th 4086 97.8%
2024 63.13 1084th 4261 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.14 486th 4521 89.3%
2024 39.71 2904th 4560 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 90.61 271st 4561 94.1%
2023 86.60 446th 4588 90.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.85 259th 2958 91.2%
2023 66.43 1072nd 2980 64.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.02 2018th 4461 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.67 364th 4563 92.0%
2023 91.06 291st 4585 93.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.17 499th 957 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.39 3074th 4376 29.8%
2023 79.26 555th 4401 87.4%
2024 61.12 1387th 4431 68.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hilltop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.67 281st 3082 90.9%
2023 76.95 527th 3106 83.0%
2024 68.09 841st 3078 72.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Open Quote Hilltop Elementary is an excellent school where children thrive in a safe, academic environment. Whole child instruction is the focus of each classroom. Parent participation is high and community involvement is paramount. My children excelled at Hilltop Elementary and were well prepared for Middle School. We had a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend this extraordinary elementary school for each and every child. The teachers, staff and administration truly strive to make a difference. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 1, 2009

Open Quote The school has some excellent teachers, though instruction in testing years is completely geared to the test. There is not a whole child approach to teaching and learning, and very little character development. Leadership at the school is stagnant. Instruction is not aligned to the TEKS. Given the choice, I would not send my kids to this school, though there are definitely pockets of great instruction. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hilltop Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 490 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1990 508 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 487 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 475 5 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 503 3 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 363 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 529 4 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 529 4 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 592 6 1 23 4 n/a n/a 0 626
1998 600 4 2 26 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 654 5 1 30 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 447 8 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 474 6 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 529 5 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 529 5 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 569 2 4 42 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 598 1 4 48 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2006 616 0 4 56 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2007 671 1 5 59 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2008 641 0 5 74 2 n/a n/a 0 722
2009 511 1 4 56 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 487 3 7 64 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 519 3 7 31 4 0 8 0 572
2012 485 2 10 51 5 0 10 0 563
2013 491 3 9 98 2 0 8 0 611
2014 554 3 8 87 1 0 13 0 666
2015 598 5 4 89 0 0 14 0 710
2016 660 8 12 79 1 0 21 0 781
2017 550 5 25 88 1 2 17 0 688
2018 616 12 27 97 3 0 28 0 783
2019 699 17 33 143 5 0 33 0 930
2020 459 9 3 78 4 1 10 0 564
2021 410 8 6 78 3 2 14 0 521
2022 548 7 12 107 4 4 24 0 706
2023 517 7 11 72 4 2 23 0 636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hilltop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 496 n/a n/a n/a
1990 515 42.0 12.2 n/a
1991 496 41.8 11.8 n/a
1992 489 39.0 12.5 10
1993 519 41.0 12.7 16.6
1994 376 42.0 9.0 12.5
1995 555 45.9 12.1 11.9
1996 555 45.9 12.1 11.9
1997 626 47.9 13.1 10.5
1998 635 51.4 12.4 8.3
1999 693 52.6 13.2 10.8
2000 475 38.5 12.3 9.3
2001 505 42.5 11.9 8.3
2002 577 45.0 12.8 8.8
2003 577 45.0 12.8 8.8
2004 619 42.0 14.7 9.2
2005 653 46.0 14.2 9.8
2006 677 48.0 14.1 9.6
2007 738 50.1 14.7 8.4
2008 722 51.0 14.2 11.5
2009 573 43.0 13.3 12.4
2010 562 42.4 13.2 16.4
2011 572 40.7 14.0 18
2012 563 38.5 14.6 17.2
2013 611 40.8 14.9 19.1
2014 666 42.4 15.6 17
2015 710 47.0 15.1 15.5
2016 781 52.0 15.0 12.7
2017 688 48.3 14.2 12.2
2018 783 53.2 14.6 9.1
2019 930 59.4 15.6 13
2020 564 40.5 13.9 15.6
2021 521 42.3 12.2 14
2022 706 52.1 13.5 12.2
2023 636 48.4 13.1 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hilltop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 496 n/a n/a n/a
1990 515 42.0 12.2 n/a
1991 496 41.8 11.8 n/a
1992 489 39.0 12.5 10
1993 519 41.0 12.7 16.6
1994 376 42.0 9.0 12.5
1995 555 45.9 12.1 11.9
1996 555 45.9 12.1 11.9
1997 626 47.9 13.1 10.5
1998 635 51.4 12.4 8.3
1999 693 52.6 13.2 10.8
2000 475 38.5 12.3 9.3
2001 505 42.5 11.9 8.3
2002 577 45.0 12.8 8.8
2003 577 45.0 12.8 8.8
2004 619 42.0 14.7 9.2
2005 653 46.0 14.2 9.8
2006 677 48.0 14.1 9.6
2007 738 50.1 14.7 8.4
2008 722 51.0 14.2 11.5
2009 573 43.0 13.3 12.4
2010 562 42.4 13.2 16.4
2011 572 40.7 14.0 18
2012 563 38.5 14.6 17.2
2013 611 40.8 14.9 19.1
2014 666 42.4 15.6 17
2015 710 47.0 15.1 15.5
2016 781 52.0 15.0 12.7
2017 688 48.3 14.2 12.2
2018 783 53.2 14.6 9.1
2019 930 59.4 15.6 13
2020 564 40.5 13.9 15.6
2021 521 42.3 12.2 14
2022 706 52.1 13.5 12.2
2023 636 48.4 13.1 7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilltop Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (4.7%) $7,688 (95.3%) $8,063
2020 $419 (4.6%) $8,602 (95.4%) $9,020
2021 $524 (5.0%) $9,900 (95.0%) $10,424

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilltop Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hilltop Elementary)6172
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))6174
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hilltop Elementary)6954
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Argyle Independent School District (Isd))6958
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students930636
 31.6%
African American177
 58.8%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian3311
 66.7%
Hispanic14372
 49.7%
Pacific Islander02
White699517
 26%
Two or More Races3323
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%7.9%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hilltop Elementary

Students who attend Hilltop Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Argyle Middle
High : Argyle High School

Hilltop Elementary ranks 574th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Hilltop Elementary.

Students at Hilltop Elementary are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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