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Hill Elementary

Q: Is Hill Elementary a good school?

Hill Elementary ranks 1781 st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1781^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Hill Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school (PK-6) in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd), serving 557 students in a diverse area of Arlington, TX, with 47% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out as a strong, consistent performer, typically ranking in the 60th to 70th percentile statewide, and is a clear academic anchor in its immediate neighborhood. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, Hill Elementary ranks in the 62nd percentile, dramatically outperforming its closest district neighbors like Swift Elementary (5th percentile), Short Elementary (8th percentile), and Dunn Elementary (13th percentile). Its test scores are consistently 15-30 percentage points higher than these nearby schools, making it a top choice for families seeking a traditional public school in the area.

One interesting finding is Hill Elementary's unique math performance pattern. While 3rd-grade math proficiency has been low (18.97% in 2025-2026), the school shows remarkable growth, with 5th and 6th-grade math rates soaring to 58.46% and 52.27%, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests effective interventions that help students catch up significantly in later grades. However, the school is not the top performer in the broader area—Duff Elementary, just 1.2 miles away, ranks in the 81st percentile with even higher scores, particularly in early math (3rd Grade Math: 67.44% vs. Hill's 18.97%). Additionally, the nearby charter school Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate ranks in the 74th percentile, offering a strong alternative for families seeking top-tier academics.

Hill Elementary also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1, suggesting manageable class sizes, and its spending per student ($10,209) is in line with district peers. While the school performs well overall, subgroup data reveals an equity gap, with African American students ranking in the 27th percentile and Multi-racial students in the 14th percentile in recent years, contrasting with the school's overall 62nd percentile ranking. Conversely, it serves English Language Learner and Special Education students relatively well, with rankings in the 60th percentile range. For families in the area, Hill Elementary is the best traditional public school option in its immediate vicinity, offering solid academics and a supportive environment, though those seeking the highest possible performance may consider nearby charter or high-performing schools like Duff Elementary.

557

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,055

Per pupil spending ?

47%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2020 W Tucker Blvd
Arlington, TX 76013-4811

(682) 867-2300

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey J H
High:	Arlington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

32.3%

African American:

8.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 53rd percentile in 2023 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 62nd (2026) from a 53rd-percentile low (2023)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

✓Above the Texas median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg41%

Texas avg49%

1,781^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 52Elementary Schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

668^th of 951Arlington Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	1781 of 4627	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.4	1946 of 4651	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.9	1508 of 4710	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	2163 of 4647	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.9	1197 of 4581	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	1493 of 4578	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.1	1189 of 4479	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	910 of 4359	79.1%	★★★★☆
2017	68.0	1113 of 4329	74.3%	★★★★☆
2016	68.1	1369 of 4286	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.2	1369 of 4320	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.8	1228 of 4260	71.2%	★★★★☆
2013	69.4	1210 of 4221	71.3%	★★★★☆
2012	74.2	918 of 4206	78.2%	★★★★☆
2011	71.9	1057 of 4095	74.2%	★★★★☆
2010	70.2	1096 of 3937	72.2%	★★★★☆
2009	69.7	1120 of 3884	71.2%	★★★★☆
2008	62.8	1484 of 3768	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.0	1481 of 3724	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.5	809 of 3476	76.7%	★★★★☆
2005	78.1	546 of 3475	84.3%	★★★★☆
2004	82.7	271 of 3465	92.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	1754 of 2406	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	56.2	704 of 1905	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.6	1266 of 2443	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	18.7	2242 of 2443	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	47.6	1175 of 2421	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.5	2070 of 2444	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.0	1262 of 2515	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.0	1135 of 2483	54.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	48.5	2197 of 4461	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	1780 of 4331	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.8	2753 of 4295	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.8	1881 of 4240	55.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	1061 of 2918	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	1217 of 3668	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	1661 of 3556	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.7	423 of 3487	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	1473 of 3446	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.3	1982 of 3333	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.3	1847 of 4575	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	1270 of 3744	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	1450 of 4658	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	1765 of 4588	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.6	1076 of 4561	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	1528 of 4499	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.7	987 of 4348	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.2	841 of 4306	80.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	1858 of 3075	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.1	1365 of 2619	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.1	1737 of 2980	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.9	370 of 2958	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	69.6	969 of 3006	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.8	1690 of 3184	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.8	1207 of 3106	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	2266 of 4413	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.9	1799 of 3644	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.2	1570 of 4465	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	2218 of 4401	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.3	965 of 4376	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	48.9	2000 of 4329	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	1696 of 4188	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.8	1548 of 4168	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	1960 of 4520	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.4	1869 of 3705	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.5	1609 of 4594	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.7	3118 of 4521	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.8	1316 of 4477	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	56.2	1618 of 4451	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.0	2349 of 4309	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.3	2023 of 4264	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	1693 of 4582	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	1751 of 3739	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	1433 of 4647	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.3	2430 of 4585	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.1	1325 of 4563	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	1555 of 4498	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	1464 of 4357	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.7	1152 of 4319	73.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	24.6	843 of 975	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.9	911 of 1128	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.8	764 of 1112	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	17.4	943 of 1046	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.0	1803 of 4301	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.7	1933 of 3549	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	1333 of 4292	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	1079 of 4086	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.2	866 of 3952	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	32.8	2574 of 3799	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.8	2303 of 3684	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.6	936 of 3558	73.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	1438 of 3006	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.0	1607 of 2612	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	1672 of 3108	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	1880 of 3106	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.8	1212 of 3082	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	1411 of 3082	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	1113 of 3142	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.4	814 of 3127	74.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)64th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)58th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)57th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)52nd percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2022)51st percentile-23 vs school

Hispanic (2026)49th percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)40th percentile-22 vs school

African American (2026)27th percentile-34 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)14th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading59%+5 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2014

If you child is not in the popular group beware. They will get picked on and the teachers will not do a single thing. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 6, 2011

I love Hill. Always the best! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 W Tucker Blvd	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-2300	557	39	14.1	47.0%	282 (50.6%)	47 (8.4%)	180 (32.3%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.8%)	56.6	1781^st of 4627 public elementary schools	61.5%		53.4	1946^th of 4651 public elementary schools	58.2%	165							51.7	49.4	70.8	63.6	19.0	36.7	58.5	52.3	$10,055
Newman International Academy Of Arlington	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2011 S Fielder Rd	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Newman International Academy Of Arlington	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 207-5175	663	37	18.1	47.5%	123 (18.6%)	328 (49.5%)	130 (19.6%)	57 (8.6%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.3%)	45.3	2370^th of 4627 public elementary schools	48.8%		46.5	2350^th of 4651 public elementary schools	49.5%	20							52.3	36.6	59.2	58.8	44.2	36.6	42.2	28.4	$10,229
Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus	Public, Charter	K-2	2800 W Arkansas Ln	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Classics Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 274-2008	473	33	14.3	28.1%	180 (38.1%)	90 (19.0%)	101 (21.4%)	62 (13.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.0%)								(n/a)															$8,518
Arlington Classics Academy -Intermediate	Public, Charter	3-5	2800 B W Arkansas Ln	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Classics Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 303-1553	524	32	16.3	30.3%	171 (32.6%)	103 (19.7%)	119 (22.7%)	79 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.5%)	68.4	1210^th of 4627 public elementary schools	73.8%		78.7	801^st of 4651 public elementary schools	82.8%	409							67.4	62.8	65.3		72.0	46.5	39.8		$7,843
Swift Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1101 S Fielder Rd	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-4100	517	38	13.5	83.4%	95 (18.4%)	165 (31.9%)	208 (40.2%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	13.2	4381^st of 4627 public elementary schools	5.3%		27.4	3585^th of 4651 public elementary schools	22.9%	796							22.2	33.3	20.0	33.3	9.1	25.4	18.6	34.9	$9,187
Short Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2000 California Ln	Arlington	76015	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5850	406	32	12.6	82.5%	69 (17.0%)	131 (32.3%)	174 (42.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.4%)	16	4236^th of 4627 public elementary schools	8.5%		14.1	4330^th of 4651 public elementary schools	6.9%	94							33.3	18.4	44.1	27.6	30.3	30.6	32.4	20.0	$12,210
South Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2001 S Davis Dr	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-3800	669	46	14.4	90.6%	54 (8.1%)	115 (17.2%)	487 (72.8%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	32.5	3262^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	29.5%		27.5	3581^st of 4651 public elementary schools	23.0%	319	6.1	29.2	28.1	2.4	33.3	16.1	34.2	42.2	37.7	45.9	37.8	42.2	35.9	37.7	$9,212
Duff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3100 Lynnwood Dr	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-2000	618	39	15.6	45.3%	319 (51.6%)	61 (9.9%)	195 (31.6%)	18 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	77.3	856^th of 4627 public elementary schools	81.5%		74.3	954^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.5%	98							54.7	63.6	63.4	66.3	67.4	69.7	54.9	60.2	$9,423
Key Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3621 Roosevelt Dr	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5500	391	32	12.1	81.8%	44 (11.3%)	165 (42.2%)	146 (37.3%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	22.1	3929^th of 4627 public elementary schools	15.1%		25.5	3697^th of 4651 public elementary schools	20.5%	232							20.0	29.2	41.7	52.3	20.0	12.5	27.8	45.5	$11,020
Foster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1025 High Point Rd	Arlington	76015	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5350	524	40	12.9	84.7%	23 (4.4%)	109 (20.8%)	363 (69.3%)	11 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	32.1	3288^th of 4627 public elementary schools	28.9%		34.5	3163^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	32.0%	125	40.0						30.6	37.7	37.9	57.5	25.7	42.6	36.8	50.0	$10,550

Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Elementary

What schools do graduates of Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey J H
High : Arlington High School

Is Hill Elementary a good school?

Hill Elementary ranks 1781^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hill Elementary?

Students at Hill Elementary are 51% White, 32% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Hill Elementary in?

Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Hill Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 557 students attended Hill Elementary.

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