Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Summit Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Hill Elementary School's student population of 354 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Summit Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Summit Hill Elementary School?
354 students attend Summit Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Summit Hill Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Hill Elementary School?
Summit Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Hill Elementary School offer ?
Summit Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Summit Hill Elementary School part of?
Summit Hill Elementary School is part of Howe Independent School District.
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