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WESTERN HILLS EL

WESTERN HILLS EL is a public elementary school in TEMPLE ISD (BELL County), Texas. It serves 111 students in special education of 417 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of D and an overall SPED support score of 40.1.

  • School District: TEMPLE ISD
  • County: BELL
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: KG - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 76504 is $50,420
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of WESTERN HILLS EL in TEMPLE, TX
40.1/100
Overall SPED Support Score
96.2%
SPED Support Percentile
D
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

20.3/100
Academic Performance
54.6/100
Academic Growth
8.5/100
Inclusion & Placement
60.0/100
Staffing Support
91.3/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 417
Number of students in Special Education 111
Percentage of students in Special Education 26.6%
Total Students with Disabilities 122
Students with Autism 10
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 21
Students with Intellectual Disability 60
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 0
Students with Physical Disabilities 31
Total Count of Teachers 57.2
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 9.4
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 31.2%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 11.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WESTERN HILLS EL offer strong special education support?
WESTERN HILLS EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 40.1, placing it in the 96.2 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 111 students in special education with 9.4 special education teachers.
What grades does WESTERN HILLS EL serve?
WESTERN HILLS EL serves grades KG - 05, classified as elementary in TEMPLE ISD.
Is WESTERN HILLS EL a charter school?
No. WESTERN HILLS EL is a traditional public school in TEMPLE ISD.
How does WESTERN HILLS EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare WESTERN HILLS EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is WESTERN HILLS EL's TEA accountability rating?
WESTERN HILLS EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of D for the 2025 reporting year.

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