Very Good
#2749 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Park Hill EL
Elementary School · MIDWAY ISD
700 RITCHIE RD, Hewitt, TX 76643
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,749 of 8,552
In Hewitt
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#8 of 11
MIDWAY ISD
Academic performance
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Park Hill EL
Elementary School in Hewitt · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Park Hill EL
Park Hill EL is a public elementary school in Hewitt, TX, part of MIDWAY ISD. Park Hill EL serves approximately 654 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Park Hill EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,749 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Park Hill EL show 58% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Park Hill EL — Students at Park Hill EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How Park Hill EL Compares
See how Park Hill EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
700 RITCHIE RD, Hewitt, TX 76643
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Park Hill EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SOUTH BOSQUE EL (rated 9.0/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Waco), which scores notably higher. Another option is SPRING VALLEY EL (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CHAPEL PARK EL (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Waco), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hewitt, see our Hewitt schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CASTLEMAN CREEK EL Hewitt | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| SPRING VALLEY EL Hewitt | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| HEWITT EL Hewitt | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| CHAPEL PARK EL Waco | 2.2 mi | 8.2 |
| MIDWAY MIDDLE Hewitt | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| MIDWAY H S Waco | 2.5 mi | 8.3 |
| WOODWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Woodway | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| WOODWAY EL Waco | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| LORENA PRI Lorena | 3.5 mi | 6.8 |
| SOUTH BOSQUE EL Waco | 3.5 mi | 9.0 |
| LORENA MIDDLE Lorena | 4.1 mi | 8.5 |
| LORENA EL Lorena | 4.2 mi | 7.6 |
| LORENA HIGH Lorena | 4.3 mi | 8.3 |
| TENNYSON MIDDLE Waco | 5.3 mi | 6.8 |
| PARKDALE EL Waco | 5.3 mi | 2.5 |
| EAGLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waco | 5.7 mi | 6.4 |
| HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO) Waco | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| VALOR PREPARATORY ACADEMY Waco | 6.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MOUNTAINVIEW EL Waco | 6.3 mi | 3.7 |
| ROBINSON H S Robinson | 5.5 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76643 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,798
Median Home Value
$252,200
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
Population
16,244
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
37.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABERNATHY EL Abernathy, TX | 7.3 |
| ACADEMY AT NOLA DUNN Burleson, TX | 7.3 |
| ALAMO EL Baytown, TX | 7.3 |
| ALFONSO RAMIREZ EL Edinburg, TX | 7.3 |
| ANNE L MAGEE EL Edinburg, TX | 7.3 |
| ANNETTE PERRY EL Mansfield, TX | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Park Hill EL
What grades does Park Hill EL serve?
Park Hill EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Park Hill EL?
Park Hill EL has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill EL is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Hill EL rank in TX?
Park Hill EL ranks #2,749 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Park Hill EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Hill EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Park Hill EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Hill EL has 58% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Park Hill EL a charter school?
No, Park Hill EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Hill EL a Title I school?
No, Park Hill EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Hill EL?
37.3% of students at Park Hill 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (254) 761-5770
Resources & Links
District
MIDWAY ISD- District Enrollment
- 8,849
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,539
- District Rank
- #8 of 11
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