51爆料

Western Hills Elementary School

600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Western Hills Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Mascot
Roadrunners

School Rankings

Western Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6184 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
35%
51%
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Roadrunners
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Western Hills Elementary School is ranked #6184 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Western Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Western Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Western Hills Elementary School?
448 students attend Western Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Western Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills Elementary School?
Western Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Hills Elementary School offer ?
Western Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Western Hills Elementary School part of?
Western Hills Elementary School is part of Temple Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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