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#7851 of 8,552 schools in TX
Eastern Hills Middle
Middle School · Killeen ISD · Harker Heights, TX
A Killeen ISD middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 INDIAN TRL, Harker Heights, TX 76548
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Hills Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastern Hills Middle 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harker Heights), 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
$80,847
Median home value
$268,000
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76548; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Nolan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,156 | Compare → |
| Gateway MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Liberty Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 716 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Killeen ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #45 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Hills Middle is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Hills Middle
Eastern Hills Middle is a public middle school in Harker Heights, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 589 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,851 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Hills Middle
What grades does Eastern Hills Middle serve?
Eastern Hills Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern Hills Middle?
Eastern Hills Middle has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Hills Middle rank in TX?
Eastern Hills Middle ranks #7,851 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Eastern Hills Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Hills Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Eastern Hills Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Hills Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eastern Hills Middle a charter school?
No, Eastern Hills Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Hills Middle a Title I school?
No, Eastern Hills Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Hills Middle?
71.1% of students at Eastern Hills Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (254) 336-1100
- Area population (ZIP 76548)
- 33,071
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 76548; 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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