Public elementary schoolGrades K–5Garland ISDMagnet

Hillside Academy for Excel

600 Keen Dr, Garland, TX 75041 · (972) 926-2550

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91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 91).
446students
16.1students per teacher
95.8%attendance
10thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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AABBCCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Hillside Academy for Excel has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 93

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Hillside Academy for Excel tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level87%
Meets grade level67%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level37%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

446students in 2024–25Down 4% from 463 the year before
16.1students per teacher28 full-time teachers
20.6average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
8.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,241average teacher base pay
59%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
42.6%English learners
23.8%in gifted & talented
6.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 52.2%Asian 18.2%African American 13.5%White 12.1%Two or More Races 3.4%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Hillside Academy for Excel.

AnnouncedJoe V's Smart Shop (H-E-B), GarlandDate TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AWatson Technology CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.5 mi ACisneros PK CenterGarland ISD · 92 · 0.6 mi BClub Hill STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 80 · 0.8 mi BHandley STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 87 · 1.1 mi CDaugherty ElementaryGarland ISD · 75 · 1.3 mi CCaldwell ElementaryGarland ISD · 70 · 1.3 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.3 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.5 mi PNew World United Methodist DccPrivate · PK–K · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Hillside Academy for Excel

What is Hillside Academy for Excel’s TEA rating?

Hillside Academy for Excel earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Hillside Academy for Excel serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 600 Keen Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Hillside Academy for Excel?

446 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 463 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Hillside Academy for Excel compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 10th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Hillside Academy for Excel?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.