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Western Hills Elementary School vs. Kennedy-powell Elementary School

Should you attend Western Hills Elementary School or Kennedy-powell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Western Hills Elementary School
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Kennedy-powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy-powell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
448 students
416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy-powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy-powell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy-powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy-powell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6184 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2301 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy-powell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
58%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy-powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy-powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy-powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Temple Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy-powell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
1
Kindergarten Students
67
60
Grade 1 Students
82
72
Grade 2 Students
75
77
Grade 3 Students
67
70
Grade 4 Students
70
67
Grade 5 Students
82
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Temple Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy-powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy-powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Temple Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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