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School Comparison

HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
vs.
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
  • HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL reported a higher gifted & talented than WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER (113 vs. 36).
  • WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER reported a higher students per counselor than HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL (524:1 vs. 472:1).
  • WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER reported a higher chronically absent students than HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL (47 vs. 37).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER reported a higher chronically absent students than HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL (47 vs. 37).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL reported a higher gifted & talented than WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER (113 vs. 36).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER reported a higher in-school suspensions than HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL (6 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER reported a higher students per counselor than HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL (524:1 vs. 472:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
$12,534.18
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
$12,534.18
Local revenue share
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
48.5%
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
48.5%
State revenue share
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
35.4%
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
35.4%
Federal revenue share
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
16.2%
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HILLSIDE ACAD FOR EXCEL
23%
WATSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
23%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Dallas County
$74,149
Dallas County
$74,149
Poverty rate
Dallas County
14%
Dallas County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
34.9%
Dallas County
34.9%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
4.1%
Dallas County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.