Handley STEM El vs Hillside Acad for Excel
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
Hillside Acad for Excel
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Handley STEM El Garland, Texas | Hillside Acad for Excel Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3902 of 4,686 | #524 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39966 of 50,301 | #8856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 563 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Acad for Excel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 27.7).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 88.1%).
- •Handley STEM El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Handley STEM El is the larger school with 563 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 Handley STEM El better than Hillside Acad for Excel?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Acad for Excel ranks higher (73.6 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Handley STEM El and Hillside Acad for Excel?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley STEM El: 563. Hillside Acad for Excel: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley STEM El and Hillside Acad for Excel rank in Texas?
Handley STEM El is 3902nd of 4,686 and Hillside Acad for Excel is 524th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).