Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Richardson ISD

Parkhill Junior High

16500 Shadybank Dr, Dallas, TX 75248 · (469) 593-5600

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
650students
14.3students per teacher
95.1%attendance
4thof 8 Richardson ISD middle schools
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BACBAABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Parkhill Junior High has earned an A in 1 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 · 90

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 85

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

Closing the gapsB · 80

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Parkhill Junior High tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level75%
Meets grade level58%
Richardson ISD middle schools: 49.4%
Masters grade level39%

Students and teachers

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

650students in 2024–25Up 2% from 638 the year before
14.3students per teacher46 full-time teachers
14.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,879average teacher base pay
32.3%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD middle schools: 51.9%
34.5%English learners
30.5%in gifted & talented
11.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 48.5%Hispanic 42.2%African American 4.3%Two or More Races 3.1%Asian 1.7%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

BPioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 86 · 0.8 mi AWestwood Math Science Leadership MagnetRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.2 mi CFrankford Middle SchoolPlano ISD · 74 · 1.8 mi BRichardson West Technology and Arts MagnetRichardson ISD · 86 · 2.1 mi AHarmony School of Innovation - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 96 · 2.3 mi ARichardson North Junior HighRichardson ISD · 90 · 2.8 mi PFairhill SchoolPrivate · 1–12 · 0.8 mi PShelton SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 1.3 mi PTexas Torah InstitutePrivate · 9–12 · 1.7 mi
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Questions about Parkhill Junior High

What is Parkhill Junior High’s TEA rating?

Parkhill Junior High earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Parkhill Junior High serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 16500 Shadybank Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Parkhill Junior High?

650 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 638 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Parkhill Junior High compare with other Richardson ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 8 Richardson ISD middle schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Parkhill Junior High?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson 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.