Summary
Amy Parks-Heath Elementary in Heath, TX, is a high-performing school serving 704 students in grades PK through 6, and is part of the top-ranked Rockwall Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptional reading scores, particularly in upper elementary grades, where 5th-grade reading proficiency reached 77.14% in the most recent testing year—significantly higher than the district average of 73.6% and the state average of 58.47%. It also shows a notable strength in supporting male students, who ranked in the 91st percentile statewide, making them the school's highest-performing demographic group. However, the school faces a significant challenge with its low socio-economic status (SES) students, whose performance dropped dramatically from the 70th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 30th percentile in 2025-2026, creating a stark achievement gap within an otherwise affluent student body.
Compared to nearby schools, Amy Parks-Heath benefits from being in a district that is a clear outlier in the region. All four Rockwall ISD elementary schools—including Ouida Springer, Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary, and Linda Lyon Elementary—rank in the top 15% of all Texas elementary schools. In contrast, nearby schools in Forney Independent School District (Isd), such as Criswell Elementary and Griffin Elementary, generally rank in the bottom half of the state. Amy Parks-Heath also achieves its high results with a leaner budget, spending $7,948 per student compared to $10,515 at Dorothy Smith Pullen, suggesting efficient resource management.
While the school excels in reading, it shows inconsistent math performance in 5th grade, with proficiency rates often falling below the district average. Additionally, the school's performance with Gifted and Talented students has been volatile, dropping from the 100th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 59th percentile in 2025-2026. For parents, Amy Parks-Heath offers a strong academic foundation, particularly in reading, but the school's challenges with math in upper grades and the significant achievement gap for low-SES students are important factors to consider when evaluating the school's overall performance.
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