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#1795 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Hillside EL

Elementary School · Canyon ISD · Canyon, TX

A Canyon ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

9600 PERRY AVE, Canyon, TX 79119

  • Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$9,905
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at Hillside EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillside 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated729/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canyon), 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

$100,546

Median home value

$335,700

Median rent

$1,217/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Hills ELEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–40.9 mi436Compare →
Arden Road ELEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–42.0 mi414Compare →
Windsor ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–52.2 mi440Compare →
Sleepy Hollow ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–52.7 mi515Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Canyon ISD

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#4 of 20
District spending per student
$9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillside EL is listed in CANYON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillside EL

Hillside EL is a public elementary school in Canyon, TX, part of Canyon ISD, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillside EL

What grades does Hillside EL serve?

Hillside EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Hillside EL?

Hillside EL has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillside EL 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 Hillside EL rank in TX?

Hillside EL ranks #1,795 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hillside EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillside EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hillside EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillside EL has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hillside EL a charter school?

No, Hillside EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillside EL a Title I school?

No, Hillside EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillside EL?

35.3% of students at Hillside 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
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Randall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
Area population (ZIP 79119)
23,202
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
37
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 79119; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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