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Rolling Hills EL

Elementary School · River Road ISD · Amarillo, TX

A River Road ISD elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2800 W CHERRY AVE, Amarillo, TX 79108

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$13,999
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Rolling Hills EL score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

61.5%

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 Rolling 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,375/100K

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

$63,383

Median home value

$150,600

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79108; 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
Pleasant Valley ELEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–53.5 mi199Compare →
Hamlet ELEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–54.4 mi290Compare →
Woodlands ELEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–44.7 mi454Compare →
George Washington Carver EL AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.72–54.9 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

River Road ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rolling Hills EL is listed in RIVER ROAD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rolling Hills EL

Rolling Hills EL is a public elementary school in Amarillo, TX, part of River Road ISD, serving approximately 301 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,619 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rolling Hills EL

What grades does Rolling Hills EL serve?

Rolling Hills EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Rolling Hills EL?

Rolling Hills EL has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills EL is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rolling Hills EL rank in TX?

Rolling Hills EL ranks #4,619 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rolling Hills EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Rolling Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rolling Hills EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rolling Hills EL has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rolling Hills EL a charter school?

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

Is Rolling Hills EL a Title I school?

No, Rolling Hills EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

61.5% of students at Rolling 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Potter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 79108)
10,979
Area median age
40.1
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 79108; 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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