Austin Acad for Excell vs Hillside Acad for Excel
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Acad for Excell
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
951 students
Hillside Acad for Excel
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Austin Acad for Excell Garland, Texas | Hillside Acad for Excel Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 1,684 | #524 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2472 of 15,369 | #8856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.3 vs 73.6).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Austin Acad for Excell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 59%).
- •Austin Acad for Excell does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Austin Acad for Excell is the larger school with 951 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin Acad for Excell better than Hillside Acad for Excel?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Austin Acad for Excell and Hillside Acad for Excel?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Acad for Excell: 951. Hillside Acad for Excel: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Acad for Excell and Hillside Acad for Excel rank in Texas?
Austin Acad for Excell is 201st of 1,684 and Hillside Acad for Excel is 524th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).