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Hillwood Middle

8250 PARKWOOD HILL BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76137

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 235 of 1364 in Texas

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About Hillwood Middle

Hillwood Middle School is located at 8250 Parkwood Hill Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137. Students here attend grades 7 through 8 within Keller Independent School District. About 1,216 students attend the school, giving it a larger middle school setting in the area. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 15:1, which supports instruction across a full middle-grade schedule. The student body includes roughly 51% male and 49% female students. According to state assessment data, about 57% of students meet proficiency in mathematics and around 66% in reading. Alongside daily coursework, students have access to electives and school programs that add variety to the campus experience, including art, music, and physical education. The campus connects to a broader Keller ISD pathway that supports progression to later secondary grades while keeping students within a consistent district structure. Homes near the school often list in the mid-$300,000s to mid-$400,000s, though prices can vary based on updates, lot size, and exact neighborhood location. The school is considered among the top middle schools in Texas, drawing families who prioritize quality education and community involvement.

Hillwood Middle Contact Information

Address

8250 PARKWOOD HILL BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76137

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Phone

(817) 744-3350

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 66% in Reading.
83
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1216
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 235 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hillwood Middle

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 46.88%
Asian 8.47%
Hispanic 25.58%
Black 13.4%
Two+ Races 5.02%
Native Am. 0.41%
White
46.88%
Asian
8.47%
Hispanic
25.58%
Black
13.4%
Two+ Races
5.02%
Native Am.
0.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1216
49.1%
597 Female
50.9%
619 Male

Student Population

1216 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

423 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Hillwood Middle will have College Spirit Day. As part of the district's monthly college readiness program, students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite college colors or gear. The event is part of ongoing efforts on campus to raise awareness about college and help students plan their academic futures.

FAQ

Q1. What defines Hillwood Middle School in Fort Worth in terms of daily instruction?

Ans. Hillwood Middle School delivers subject-based instruction through a clearly structured schedule that supports consistent pacing and organized classroom transitions.

Q2. How does Hillwood Middle School manage assignment accountability before report deadlines?

Ans. Students review assignment status during class checks, respond to teacher follow-up, and clear missing work before reporting deadlines.

Q3. What kind of classroom discussion model is used at Hillwood Middle School?

Ans. Seminar-style discussions require students to interpret readings, respond to peer viewpoints, and defend conclusions with textual evidence.

Q4. How does Hillwood Middle School monitor student academic growth?

Ans. Review cycles combine coursework performance and assessment results, creating measurable checkpoints for instructional planning and student reflection.

Q5. How are important notices communicated at Hillwood Middle School?

Ans. Teacher-posted assignment pages and campus notices provide families with ongoing visibility into deadlines and school information.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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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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