Below Average
#6725 of 8,552 schools in TX
College Hills EL
Elementary School · College Station ISD · College Station, TX
A College Station ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 WILLIAMS ST, College Station, TX 77840
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at College Hills EL score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where College Hills EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,274/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (College Station), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,278
Median home value
$241,000
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
46%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | PK–9 | 1.2 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Sharp Childrens Center (cscc)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Forest RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
College Station ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
College Hills EL is listed in COLLEGE STATION ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Hills EL
College Hills EL is a public elementary school in College Station, TX, part of College Station ISD, serving approximately 595 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,725 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Hills EL
What grades does College Hills EL serve?
College Hills EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend College Hills EL?
College Hills EL has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hills EL?
The student-teacher ratio at College Hills EL is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Hills EL rank in TX?
College Hills EL ranks #6,725 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is College Hills EL's MySchoolScout rating?
College Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at College Hills EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Hills EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is College Hills EL a charter school?
No, College Hills EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is College Hills EL a Title I school?
No, College Hills EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Hills EL?
76.1% of students at College Hills EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brazos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (979) 764-5565
- Area population (ZIP 77840)
- 55,186
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 22.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77840; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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