Western Hills El
Temple, TX · Temple ISD · Grades PK-5
2,366th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Western Hills El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Western Hills El 2,366th 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Western Hills El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 195 students tested
Western Hills El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 448 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.8% | 36.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 27.1% | 30.6% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 37.0% | 22.8% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 7.8% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Western Hills El
Typical home value $190K in zip 76504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Western Hills El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Scott ElTemple ISD · 1 mi away2,599th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 7Kennedy-Powell ElTemple ISD · 1.3 mi away1,382nd of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 3Thornton ElTemple ISD · 1.9 mi away3,179th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 3Jefferson ElTemple ISD · 2.8 mi away3,471st of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 35% - 5Tarver ElBelton ISD · 3.2 mi away2,548th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 5Joe M Pirtle ElBelton ISD · 3.3 mi away2,229th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 7Charter Oak ElBelton ISD · 3.6 mi away1,568th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 6James L Burrell ElBelton ISD · 3.8 mi away2,014th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Western Hills El in?
Western Hills El is part of the Temple ISD district in Temple, Texas.
Is Western Hills El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Hills El 2,366th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Western Hills El?
Hispanic 36%, White 31%, Black 23%, Two or more races 8% (448 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Hills El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76504 is $190K 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.