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Western Hills El

600 ARAPAHO DR, TEMPLE, TX 76504

Ranked 3404 of 5496 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Western Hills El

600 ARAPAHO DR, TEMPLE, TX 76504

Ranked 3404 of 5496 in Texas

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About Western Hills El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 44% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
448
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 30.58%
Asian 2.01%
Hispanic 36.38%
Black 22.77%
Two+ Races 7.81%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
30.58%
Asian
2.01%
Hispanic
36.38%
Black
22.77%
Two+ Races
7.81%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 448
44.42%
199 Female
55.58%
249 Male

Student Population

448 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

448 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Western Hills El Contact Information

Address

600 ARAPAHO DR, TEMPLE, TX 76504

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Phone

(254) 215-5600

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TOP 3404 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Western Hills El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Western Hills is gaining recognition for its positive commitment to the well-being of students! Western Hills was recognized for its commitment to using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Because of the positive impact of PBIS, the campus has created additional opportunities for students to be leaders. This year, the "Wildcats" have received upgraded technology in every classroom to enable personalized learning. The successful implementation of the "Wildcat Way" recognition program has shown that a caring community is vital to the success of every student.

FAQ

Q1. Does Western Hills Elementary School have activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in activities that help them learn outside of school.

Q2. How does Western Hills Elementary School help students get involved?

Ans. Teachers keep students interested by using structured activities and lessons that are interactive.

Q3. Does Western Hills Elementary School help with schoolwork?

Ans. The school has programs that help students do better in important subjects.

Q4. Are there events that happen at all Western Hills Elementary School?

Ans. The school puts on events that get students and their families involved.

Q5. How does Western Hills Elementary School get in touch with families?

Ans. The school keeps parents up to date through a number of different ways of communicating.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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