Hillside Acad for Excel vs Watson Technology Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 974 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Acad for Excel
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Watson Technology Center
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Hillside Acad for Excel Garland, Texas | Watson Technology Center Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 4,686 | #907 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8856 of 50,301 | #15019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Acad for Excel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 64.7).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Watson Technology Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 59%).
- •Hillside Acad for Excel does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Watson Technology Center is the larger school with 529 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 Hillside Acad for Excel better than Watson Technology Center?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Acad for Excel ranks higher (73.6 vs 64.7 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 Hillside Acad for Excel and Watson Technology Center?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Acad for Excel: 446. Watson Technology Center: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Acad for Excel and Watson Technology Center rank in Texas?
Hillside Acad for Excel is 524th of 4,686 and Watson Technology Center is 907th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).