HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL

www.garlandisd.net/hillside

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Academy for Excellence, located in Garland, Texas, is a public magnet school serving students in the Garland Independent School District. The school is known for its specialized academic focus, which emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students and foster high levels of achievement. As part of the district's magnet program, it attracts students who are looking for an enriched educational environment that goes beyond the standard classroom experience.

The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, character development, and academic excellence. By utilizing innovative teaching strategies and maintaining high expectations for its students, Hillside aims to prepare children for success in secondary education and beyond. The school maintains a close relationship with the surrounding Garland community, striving to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

446

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	233
Black	60
Asian	81
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
233 (52.2%)
Asian
81 (18.2%)
Black
60 (13.5%)
White
54 (12.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2550
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/hillside
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	48.4%
Male	230	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)