Is Hillside Elementary a good school?

Hillside Elementary ranks 782 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hillside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Hillside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hillside Elementary?

Students at Hillside Elementary are 51% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hillside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hillside Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Greenways Intermediate Middle : West Plains J H High : Randall High School

Hillside Elementary

Summary:

Hillside Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 348 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Canyon Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Hillside Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with STAAR test scores in reading and math that significantly exceed state and district averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. The school's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs. This consistent academic excellence has earned Hillside Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools.

Hillside Elementary's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a makeup of 50.57% White, 37.93% Hispanic, 4.89% African American, and 4.02% Asian. This diversity is on the rise, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 28.6% in 2020-2021 to 37.93% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Hillside serves a relatively affluent community, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the surrounding Amarillo Independent School District schools. This socioeconomic advantage may contribute to the school's outstanding academic performance, which consistently outpaces the nearby schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

9600 Perry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79119-9600

(806) 677-2520

District: Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
782^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,297

Students who attend Hillside Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Greenways Intermediate
	West Plains J H
High:	Randall High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

37.9%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hillside Elementary ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.6%), Hispanic (37.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary is 14.2, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Elementary is $7,297. 6 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillside Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Canyon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Independent School District (Isd) 239^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	79.19	534^th	4095	87.0%
2012	78.78	712^th	4206	83.1%
2013	75.60	873^rd	4221	79.3%
2014	80.44	697^th	4260	83.6%
2015	82.21	622^nd	4320	85.6%
2016	84.75	493^rd	4286	88.5%
2017	75.17	862^nd	4329	80.1%
2018	75.45	824^th	4359	81.1%
2019	80.73	676^th	4479	84.9%
2021	92.22	309^th	4578	93.3%
2022	86.46	491^st	4581	89.3%
2023	86.00	530^th	4647	88.6%
2024	79.29	782^nd	4675	83.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.05	638^th	3333	80.9%
2021	73.19	512^th	3446	85.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.37	788^th	3558	77.9%
2019	61.59	876^th	3684	76.2%
2021	75.17	435^th	3799	88.5%
2022	78.64	408^th	3952	89.7%
2023	94.08	102^nd	4086	97.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.02	1828^th	4264	57.1%
2019	77.85	471^st	4309	89.1%
2021	94.35	74^th	4451	98.3%
2022	98.37	26^th	4477	99.4%
2023	87.46	226^th	4521	95.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.81	859^th	4306	80.1%
2019	81.68	565^th	4348	87.0%
2021	91.92	264^th	4499	94.1%
2022	85.99	445^th	4561	90.2%
2023	87.82	408^th	4588	91.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.01	469^th	3106	84.9%
2019	67.52	993^rd	3184	68.8%
2021	81.51	217^th	3006	92.8%
2023	75.12	334^th	2980	88.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.11	3427^th	4240	19.2%
2019	68.13	883^rd	4295	79.4%
2021	72.08	644^th	4331	85.1%
2022	62.64	1248^th	4461	72.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.88	861^st	4319	80.1%
2019	74.80	823^rd	4357	81.1%
2021	88.92	386^th	4498	91.4%
2022	81.14	664^th	4563	85.4%
2023	80.40	702^nd	4585	84.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.14	875^th	1009	13.3%
2021	70.60	243^rd	967	74.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.89	112^th	2515	95.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.25	1148^th	4168	72.5%
2019	81.59	417^th	4188	90.0%
2021	90.40	211^th	4329	95.1%
2022	88.19	261^st	4376	94.0%
2023	79.14	561^st	4401	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hillside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.05	1027^th	3127	67.2%
2019	66.74	904^th	3142	71.2%
2021	79.49	399^th	3082	87.1%
2022	76.38	505^th	3082	83.6%
2023	76.74	539^th	3106	82.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	205	1	4	45	2	n/a	n/a	257
2011	212	3	3	38	3	0	6	265
2012	257	5	3	54	2	1	6	328
2013	247	8	9	53	3	0	2	322
2014	269	11	10	57	3	0	1	351
2015	282	14	13	51	3	2	1	366
2016	293	19	17	73	4	1	7	414
2017	337	34	14	110	8	3	8	514
2018	358	27	19	129	8	3	8	552
2019	373	27	24	133	9	3	9	578
2020	377	27	20	138	6	2	14	584
2021	360	23	19	169	3	3	14	591
2022	180	15	13	116	2	1	12	339
2023	176	17	14	132	1	0	8	348

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 Hillside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	257	18.0	14.2	9.7
2011	265	18.2	14.4	11.7
2012	328	19.2	17.0	12.5
2013	322	21.2	15.1	10.9
2014	351	20.3	17.2	8.8
2015	366	24.0	15.2	9.8
2016	414	24.0	17.2	10.1
2017	514	28.9	17.7	23
2018	552	32.0	17.2	18.1
2019	578	35.6	16.1	23.9
2020	584	33.0	17.6	24
2021	591	33.0	17.9	23.5
2022	339	22.7	14.9	29.8
2023	348	24.5	14.2	33

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 Hillside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	257	18.0	14.2	9.7
2011	265	18.2	14.4	11.7
2012	328	19.2	17.0	12.5
2013	322	21.2	15.1	10.9
2014	351	20.3	17.2	8.8
2015	366	24.0	15.2	9.8
2016	414	24.0	17.2	10.1
2017	514	28.9	17.7	23
2018	552	32.0	17.2	18.1
2019	578	35.6	16.1	23.9
2020	584	33.0	17.6	24
2021	591	33.0	17.9	23.5
2022	339	22.7	14.9	29.8
2023	348	24.5	14.2	33

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 Hillside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (7.6%)	$6,460 (92.4%)	$6,994
2020	$539 (7.8%)	$6,371 (92.2%)	$6,910
2021	$968 (13.3%)	$6,329 (86.7%)	$7,297

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 676^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 530^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)	65	74	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))	52	60	8%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)	71	69	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))	59	54	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Hillside Elementary)	57	56	1%
4th Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))	52	58	6%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillside Elementary)	56	64	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))	60	64	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	578	348	39.8%
African American	27	17	37%
American Indian	9	1	88.9%
Asian	24	14	41.7%
Hispanic	133	132	0.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	373	176	52.8%
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.9%	33%	9.2%

Schools Near Hillside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9600 Perry Ave	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2520	348	25	14.2	33.0%	176 (50.6%)	17 (4.9%)	132 (37.9%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	79.3	782^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	83.3%		86	530^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.6%	252	62.3	59.1		49.3	68.7			$7,297	$968	$6,329
Heritage Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8200 Crestline Dr	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 510-2000	402	24	16.7	30.8%	223 (55.5%)	16 (4.0%)	137 (34.1%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	53.3	1951^st of 4675 public elementary schools	58.3%		76	919^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.2%	1032	41.6	51.1		48.1	41.3
Arden Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	6801 Learning Tree Ave	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2360	421	25	16.8	35.9%	272 (64.6%)	15 (3.6%)	107 (25.4%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	85.9	539^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.5%		85.9	537^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.4%	2	68.9	66.3		63.3	57.8			$8,024	$1,033	$6,992
Windsor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Hyde Pkwy	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5700	442	28	15.7	30.1%	313 (70.8%)	22 (5.0%)	83 (18.8%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	88.9	410^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.2%		81.9	693^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	85.1%	283	72.6	75.4	62.7	62.9	70.3	69.3	50.7	$11,537	$1,494	$10,043
Sleepy Hollow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3435 Reeder	Amarillo	79121	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5300	517	31	16.7	30.9%	383 (74.1%)	15 (2.9%)	67 (13.0%)	28 (5.4%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	88.2	441^st of 4675 public elementary schools	90.6%		88.8	422^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	90.9%	19	64.7	78.4	72.7	58.2	69.1	64.8	43.2	$9,189	$1,303	$7,886
Puckett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Oakhurst	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-5050	344	22	15.5	31.7%	233 (67.7%)	6 (1.7%)	88 (25.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	79.3	783^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	83.3%		82.6	665^th of 4647 public elementary schools	85.7%	118	73.5	63.8	61.8	57.1	56.1	57.4	40.3	$9,381	$1,402	$7,979
Gene Howe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5108 Pico	Amarillo	79110	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 677-2380	373	27	13.8	49.9%	213 (57.1%)	17 (4.6%)	131 (35.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	31.2	3366^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.0%		52.4	2039^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.1%	1327	48.2	36.2		22.4	29.0			$9,004	$1,401	$7,603
Western Plateau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4927 Shawnee	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5550	431	29	15.0	58.7%	260 (60.3%)	30 (7.0%)	124 (28.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	52.6	1996^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.3%		60.6	1577^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.1%	419	39.4	56.8	51.9	27.3	63.0	44.4	23.5	$10,114	$1,456	$8,658
Ridgecrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5306 W 37th	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-5100	412	25	16.2	58.5%	231 (56.1%)	17 (4.1%)	140 (34.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	71.6	1070^th of 4675 public elementary schools	77.1%		65.6	1358^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.8%	288	58.6	51.9	66.2	39.7	41.5	63.4	54.9	$10,031	$1,568	$8,463
Belmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6324 Adirondack	Amarillo	79106	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-4050	360	27	13.5	46.4%	189 (52.5%)	27 (7.5%)	121 (33.6%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	81.7	693^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	85.2%		82.1	683^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	85.3%	10	67.9	58.6	75.4	60.7	58.2	54.4	43.6	$11,324	$1,564	$9,759

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