PARKHILL J H

schools.risd.org/ParkhillJH

650 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Parkhill Junior High School is a public school located in the North Dallas area, operating under the jurisdiction of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is situated in a well-established residential community off Shadybank Drive. As part of a highly regarded district, Parkhill is known for its focus on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with various elective opportunities.

The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement. Parkhill consistently maintains a culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining the rigorous standards associated with Richardson ISD. Families in the area typically view Parkhill as a vital educational pillar that emphasizes both intellectual development and social responsibility.

650

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKHILL J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	274
Black	28
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
315 (48.5%)
Hispanic
274 (42.2%)
Black
28 (4.3%)
Two or More
20 (3.1%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-5600
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/ParkhillJH
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 314