Western Hills El
Temple, TX · Temple ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
2,366th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
600 ARAPAHO DR, Temple, TX 76504
(254)215-5600NCES ID 484233004831Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 195 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 448 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 36.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 33.7% | 30.6% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 26.8% | 22.8% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 7.8% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $190K in zip 76504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.