Eastern Hills Elementary

Summary:

Eastern Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 472 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastern Hills Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of student academic achievement. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (43.22%) and Hispanic (48.09%) students compared to nearby schools, such as Meadowbrook Elementary and Maude I Logan Elementary. However, Eastern Hills consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are 20-30 percentage points lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade assessments.

The school's struggles are further compounded by its high percentage of students (over 92%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 15:1 and higher per-student spending, the academic performance gap between Eastern Hills and nearby schools serving similar student populations suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and instructional practices, may be contributing to the differences in outcomes. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve the school's educational programs and support for students and teachers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5917 Shelton St
       Fort Worth, TX  76112-3998


(817) 815-4500

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4630th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,185 Help


Students who attend Eastern Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowbrook Middle
High:    Eastern Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.7%
African American:
40.2%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eastern Hills Elementary ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 78th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), African American (40.2%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastern Hills Elementary is 16.4. 67 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastern Hills Elementary is $12,185, which is the 25th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastern Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Hills Elementary 4630th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Eastern Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eastern Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.43 2991st 3465 13.7%
2005 13.89 3318th 3475 4.5%
2006 17.91 3217th 3476 7.5%
2007 30.61 3049th 3724 18.1%
2008 25.91 3254th 3768 13.6%
2009 15.01 3665th 3884 5.6%
2010 6.38 3883rd 3937 1.4%
2011 18.04 3789th 4095 7.5%
2012 31.34 3359th 4206 20.1%
2013 8.95 4110th 4221 2.6%
2014 21.90 3744th 4260 12.1%
2015 11.17 4096th 4320 5.2%
2016 10.94 4060th 4286 5.3%
2017 29.15 3200th 4329 26.1%
2018 33.67 2966th 4359 32.0%
2019 16.47 4088th 4479 8.7%
2021 11.80 4401st 4578 3.9%
2022 12.14 4323rd 4581 5.6%
2023 10.17 4460th 4647 4.0%
2024 5.82 4630th 4675 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.94 309th 3226 90.4%
2019 62.00 967th 3333 71.0%
2021 40.91 2010th 3446 41.7%
2022 40.50 2204th 3487 36.8%
2023 27.17 2911th 3556 18.1%
2024 12.26 3526th 3638 3.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.89 3675th 3684 0.2%
2021 22.16 3362nd 3799 11.5%
2022 34.45 2698th 3952 31.7%
2023 13.20 4063rd 4086 0.6%
2024 15.81 4051st 4261 4.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.52 2005th 4264 53.0%
2019 24.00 3802nd 4309 11.8%
2021 15.34 4269th 4451 4.1%
2022 17.40 4147th 4477 7.4%
2023 15.68 4263rd 4521 5.7%
2024 7.98 4501st 4560 1.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.48 3224th 4306 25.1%
2019 15.33 4075th 4348 6.3%
2021 14.19 4272nd 4499 5.0%
2022 14.46 4260th 4561 6.6%
2023 14.41 4292nd 4588 6.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 2579th 3106 17.0%
2019 22.29 2870th 3184 9.9%
2021 11.43 2814th 3006 6.4%
2022 40.14 2206th 2958 25.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.50 908th 4240 78.6%
2019 29.16 3458th 4295 19.5%
2021 26.36 3642nd 4331 15.9%
2022 34.60 3192nd 4461 28.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 2574th 4319 40.4%
2019 20.59 3819th 4357 12.3%
2021 12.82 4306th 4498 4.3%
2022 15.04 4224th 4563 7.4%
2023 10.70 4401st 4585 4.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 1372nd 2483 44.7%
2019 23.70 2181st 2515 13.3%
2021 18.37 2282nd 2444 6.6%
2022 19.51 2211th 2421 8.7%
2023 19.96 2205th 2443 9.7%
2024 13.47 2343rd 2421 3.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 1137th 4168 72.7%
2019 50.69 1942nd 4188 53.6%
2021 22.64 3725th 4329 14.0%
2022 23.20 3797th 4376 13.2%
2023 22.43 3836th 4401 12.8%
2024 8.53 4362nd 4431 1.6%
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Rank History for White students at Eastern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.89 2024th 3127 35.3%
2019 37.21 2156th 3142 31.4%
2021 27.28 2463rd 3082 20.1%
2022 72.69 654th 3082 78.8%
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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.

Eastern Hills Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a teacher on FaceBook
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Open Quote This school definitely has it's challenges. Some students come to school ill prepared to learn (unwashed clothing, no food, uncertainty about from where the next meal will be, etc.) Teachers are given what they can to be successful, but that does not take away from the passion that the teachers have for their craft, and their children. Eastern Hills is a work in progress, full of dedicated students and teachers who care about education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eastern Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 409 22 19 1 n/a n/a 0 865
1989 280 428 12 28 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1990 229 489 11 23 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1991 219 471 11 29 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1992 193 534 9 36 1 n/a n/a 0 773
1993 166 519 169 48 3 n/a n/a 0 905
1994 154 738 9 54 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1995 98 697 8 48 1 n/a n/a 0 852
1996 98 697 8 48 1 n/a n/a 0 852
1997 75 706 6 41 1 n/a n/a 0 829
1998 82 682 7 59 2 n/a n/a 0 832
1999 72 684 16 67 1 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 68 699 20 83 3 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 42 480 22 87 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 35 454 14 79 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 35 454 14 79 4 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 26 482 14 86 3 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 31 480 15 70 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 19 464 10 92 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 29 440 10 82 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 38 358 4 96 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 36 402 6 130 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2010 31 408 6 138 3 n/a n/a 0 586
2011 93 335 6 119 0 0 10 0 563
2012 48 310 30 207 2 1 10 0 608
2013 42 327 31 168 3 1 9 0 581
2014 28 305 41 205 1 0 8 0 588
2015 27 331 52 224 1 0 9 0 644
2016 38 379 40 244 2 0 22 0 725
2017 34 358 36 204 0 1 12 0 645
2018 43 298 24 187 0 1 14 0 567
2019 29 296 15 196 0 1 20 0 557
2020 27 311 16 205 1 0 18 0 578
2021 24 220 15 168 1 1 13 0 442
2022 21 248 12 207 1 1 13 0 503
2023 22 204 8 227 0 1 10 0 472
2024 36 184 2 223 2 1 10 0 458

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 Eastern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 865 33.0 26.2 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 752 40.0 18.8 n/a
1991 730 40.1 18.2 n/a
1992 773 41.1 18.8 51.7
1993 905 42.0 21.5 61.8
1994 955 49.0 19.5 63.4
1995 852 42.2 20.2 64.9
1996 852 42.2 20.2 64.9
1997 829 44.1 18.8 69
1998 832 44.7 18.6 63
1999 840 46.1 18.2 67.6
2000 873 45.9 19.0 66.6
2001 632 35.6 17.8 64.2
2002 586 40.5 14.5 77.1
2003 586 40.5 14.5 77.1
2004 611 35.4 17.3 84.9
2005 599 38.5 15.6 85.6
2006 586 37.5 15.6 85
2007 562 30.3 18.5 87
2008 497 32.0 15.5 84.9
2009 575 33.0 17.4 86.8
2010 586 34.0 17.2 89.6
2011 563 33.0 17.0 84.5
2012 608 30.0 20.2 86.2
2013 581 33.0 17.6 85.7
2014 588 31.0 18.9 82
2015 644 38.0 16.9 80.1
2016 725 41.0 17.6 82.1
2017 645 40.0 16.1 84.2
2018 567 40.3 14.0 89.9
2019 557 38.8 14.3 90.7
2020 578 36.6 15.7 91.3
2021 442 31.9 13.8 94.3
2022 503 30.6 16.4 94.6
2023 472 30.3 15.5 92.2
2024 458 27.9 16.4 90.4

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 Eastern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 865 33.0 26.2 n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a n/a
1990 752 40.0 18.8 n/a
1991 730 40.1 18.2 n/a
1992 773 41.1 18.8 51.7
1993 905 42.0 21.5 61.8
1994 955 49.0 19.5 63.4
1995 852 42.2 20.2 64.9
1996 852 42.2 20.2 64.9
1997 829 44.1 18.8 69
1998 832 44.7 18.6 63
1999 840 46.1 18.2 67.6
2000 873 45.9 19.0 66.6
2001 632 35.6 17.8 64.2
2002 586 40.5 14.5 77.1
2003 586 40.5 14.5 77.1
2004 611 35.4 17.3 84.9
2005 599 38.5 15.6 85.6
2006 586 37.5 15.6 85
2007 562 30.3 18.5 87
2008 497 32.0 15.5 84.9
2009 575 33.0 17.4 86.8
2010 586 34.0 17.2 89.6
2011 563 33.0 17.0 84.5
2012 608 30.0 20.2 86.2
2013 581 33.0 17.6 85.7
2014 588 31.0 18.9 82
2015 644 38.0 16.9 80.1
2016 725 41.0 17.6 82.1
2017 645 40.0 16.1 84.2
2018 567 40.3 14.0 89.9
2019 557 38.8 14.3 90.7
2020 578 36.6 15.7 91.3
2021 442 31.9 13.8 94.3
2022 503 30.6 16.4 94.6
2023 472 30.3 15.5 92.2
2024 458 27.9 16.4 90.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Eastern Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $946 (9.1%) $9,453 (90.9%) $10,399
2020 $738 (7.8%) $8,764 (92.2%) $9,502
2021 $2,213 (18.2%) $9,972 (81.8%) $12,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastern Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4088th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4460th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)1223
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastern Hills Elementary)3019
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)6314
 49%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)2324
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Hills Elementary)3130
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)407
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2514
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)3222
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eastern Hills Elementary)4220
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Eastern Hills Elementary)282
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Eastern Hills Elementary)6727
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4720
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557472
 15.3%
African American296204
 31.1%
American Indian00
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic196227
 15.8%
Pacific Islander11
White2922
 24.1%
Two or More Races2010
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.7%92.2%
 1.5%


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Students at Eastern Hills Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 40% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Eastern Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowbrook Middle
High : Eastern Hills High School

Eastern Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Eastern Hills Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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