Hay Branch El
Killeen, TX · Killeen ISD · Grades PK-5
3,617th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Hay Branch El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hay Branch El 3,617th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Hay Branch El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 198 students tested
Hay Branch El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 574 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44.2% | 49.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 24.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.2% | 13.1% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 19.1% | 10.1% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Hay Branch El
Typical home value $176K in zip 76543 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hay Branch El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Brookhaven ElKilleen ISD · 2 mi away3,338th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 5Harker Heights ElKilleen ISD · 2.2 mi away2,600th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 4Peebles ElKilleen ISD · 2.8 mi away2,961st of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 7Ira Cross Jr ElKilleen ISD · 3 mi away1,710th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 2Killeen ElKilleen ISD · 3.2 mi away3,737th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 5Nolanville ElKilleen ISD · 3.8 mi away2,299th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 7Mountain View ElKilleen ISD · 3.9 mi away1,418th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 51% - 4Timber Ridge ElKilleen ISD · 4.2 mi away2,837th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hay Branch El in?
Hay Branch El is part of the Killeen ISD district in Killeen, Texas.
Is Hay Branch El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hay Branch El 3,617th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hay Branch El?
Black 49%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 13%, White 10% (574 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hay Branch El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76543 is $176K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.