Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Southern Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Southern Hills Elementary School's student population of 552 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Southern Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Hills Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7613 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Southern Hills Elementary School is ranked #7613 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Southern Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fain Elementary School, City View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southern Hills Elementary School?
552 students attend Southern Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Southern Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Hills Elementary School?
Southern Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Hills Elementary School offer ?
Southern Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Hills Elementary School part of?
Southern Hills Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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