Ridglea Hills El

The Ridglea Hills neighborhood is home to Ridglea Hills Elementary School, which is at 6817 Cumberland Road. There are 534 students in grades PK through 5 at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is 16:1. According to academic measures, the student is 45% proficient in math and 55% proficient in reading. There are 47% female students and 53% male students. The campus is friendly and puts the safety and comfort of its students first. The staff's main goal is to create a strong community where every child feels important and appreciated. The overall mood is one of commitment to basic learning and student health. Academic programs include an accelerated reader program that encourages students of all ages to read on their own. The science department has a special lab where students can explore physical properties and life cycles by doing things. Upper elementary school students can learn about the performing arts in a structured way through music and band programs. Students learn math in a strict order that gets them ready for more difficult problems in later grades. Homes near the school cost between $350,000 and $650,000. Parents in the area praise the friendly teachers and the good social atmosphere their kids enjoy. This school is one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

The school is proud of one of its students who recently won the district-wide "Future Chef" competition. This shows off the school's many talents. People still think of the school as a good public school with good reading and math scores. The school year is starting up again, and the whole student is still the main focus. Support from the community is still strong.

Q1. Does Ridglea Hills El have a club for advanced math or science?

Ans. Students can join math meets and science Olympiad teams that practice solving hard problems after school.

Q2. What are the rules for how students at Ridglea Hills El should dress?

Ans. There is no official uniform, but students must follow the district's rules about what to wear to school that is safe and appropriate.

Q3. Is there a school counselor at Ridglea Hills El who helps students?

Ans. A certified counselor gives one-on-one help, small group sessions, and classroom lessons on how to get along with others and feel good about yourself.

Q4. What do students do to celebrate their birthdays in class at Ridglea Hills El?

Ans. Celebrations follow the health rules set by the district and usually happen during the last fifteen minutes of the school day.

Q5. Does Ridglea Hills El do any work for the community?

Ans. Every year, the student council runs food and clothing drives to help families and charities in the area.