Northern Hills Elementary

Summary:

Northern Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Texas, with a student population of 555 that is predominantly Hispanic.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, Northern Hills Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the NEISD district and the state of Texas on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 29.73% to 42.25% in reading, compared to district averages of 54.39% to 58.47% and state averages of 48.85% to 50.66%. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, and struggles to support the academic achievement of Hispanic and English Language Learner students. In contrast, Steubing Ranch Elementary, located just 1.87 miles away, consistently outperforms Northern Hills Elementary on STAAR tests and has a much higher statewide ranking.

While Northern Hills Elementary's Gifted and Talented program appears to be a relative strength, the school's overall academic challenges suggest the need for more targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes. The data indicates that the school's struggles may not be solely due to a lack of funding or class size, but rather a complex set of factors that require a comprehensive approach to address the educational needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13901 Higgins Rd
       San Antonio, TX  78217-1243


(210) 407-5200

District: North East Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3965th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,040 Help


Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Driscoll Middle
High:    Madison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  555

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.8%
White:
15.9%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Hills Elementary ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 42nd among 45 ranked elementary schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.8%), White (15.9%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary is 13.4, which is the 22nd best among 45 elementary schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Hills Elementary is $11,040, which is the 17th highest among 45 elementary schools in the North East Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Hills Elementary 3965th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Northern Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


North East Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks North East Independent School District (Isd) 421st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northern Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.00 1440th 3465 58.4%
2005 66.96 1157th 3475 66.7%
2006 59.34 1560th 3476 55.1%
2007 55.73 1918th 3724 48.5%
2008 57.68 1789th 3768 52.5%
2009 64.17 1475th 3884 62.0%
2010 42.63 2719th 3937 30.9%
2011 45.89 2656th 4095 35.1%
2012 58.84 1772nd 4206 57.9%
2013 42.08 2749th 4221 34.9%
2014 51.44 2235th 4260 47.5%
2015 57.47 1935th 4320 55.2%
2016 58.00 1887th 4286 56.0%
2017 38.85 2603rd 4329 39.9%
2018 28.47 3279th 4359 24.8%
2019 22.93 3753rd 4479 16.2%
2021 37.47 2711th 4578 40.8%
2022 30.33 3354th 4581 26.8%
2023 17.38 4155th 4647 10.6%
2024 21.33 3965th 4675 15.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 1012th 1046 3.3%
2019 26.98 895th 1112 19.5%
2022 25.98 836th 1004 16.7%
2023 16.59 997th 1099 9.3%
2024 12.87 1067th 1114 4.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.43 1342nd 3446 61.1%
2023 12.63 3440th 3556 3.3%
2024 54.54 1422nd 3638 60.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 2295th 3558 35.5%
2019 30.34 2809th 3684 23.8%
2021 38.97 2118th 3799 44.2%
2022 43.61 2022nd 3952 48.8%
2023 28.97 3196th 4086 21.8%
2024 49.53 1925th 4261 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 3224th 4264 24.4%
2019 27.50 3608th 4309 16.3%
2021 51.40 1923rd 4451 56.8%
2022 35.94 3092nd 4477 30.9%
2023 20.41 4077th 4521 9.8%
2024 24.34 3911th 4560 14.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 3539th 4306 17.8%
2019 22.49 3748th 4348 13.8%
2021 42.71 2433rd 4499 45.9%
2022 34.69 3117th 4561 31.7%
2023 26.58 3629th 4588 20.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.87 368th 2958 87.6%
2023 61.35 1389th 2980 53.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 3347th 4240 21.1%
2019 17.24 4100th 4295 4.5%
2021 34.68 3005th 4331 30.6%
2022 30.86 3454th 4461 22.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.73 2931st 4319 32.1%
2019 25.36 3577th 4357 17.9%
2021 33.88 2911th 4498 35.3%
2022 27.97 3512th 4563 23.0%
2023 11.92 4353rd 4585 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.19 1937th 2483 22.0%
2019 17.79 2353rd 2515 6.4%
2021 49.65 1062nd 2444 56.5%
2022 50.07 1081st 2421 55.3%
2023 24.69 2072nd 2443 15.2%
2024 37.64 1581st 2421 34.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 3359th 4168 19.4%
2019 25.09 3571st 4188 14.7%
2021 39.43 2617th 4329 39.5%
2022 28.26 3516th 4376 19.7%
2023 17.03 4075th 4401 7.4%
2024 24.07 3752nd 4431 15.3%
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Rank History for White students at Northern Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.68 1866th 3127 40.3%
2019 30.92 2407th 3142 23.4%
2021 28.14 2424th 3082 21.3%
2022 33.19 2301st 3082 25.3%
2023 25.57 2580th 3106 16.9%
2024 26.00 2540th 3078 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, January 28, 2011

Open Quote Ive had 4 kids go to that school and i have nothing bad to say about it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 606 32 10 157 n/a n/a n/a 0 805
1989 566 39 9 184 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1990 573 48 10 199 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1991 502 47 9 187 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1992 490 50 11 184 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1993 525 40 12 195 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 530 49 13 221 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 470 48 18 232 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1996 470 48 18 232 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1997 459 57 19 258 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1998 441 69 14 259 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1999 399 65 16 281 2 n/a n/a 0 763
2000 400 77 14 292 4 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 408 83 14 300 5 n/a n/a 0 810
2002 370 86 18 299 3 n/a n/a 0 776
2003 370 86 18 299 3 n/a n/a 0 776
2004 345 94 15 337 3 n/a n/a 0 794
2005 362 102 21 349 5 n/a n/a 0 839
2006 330 87 22 327 5 n/a n/a 0 771
2007 275 84 19 337 6 n/a n/a 0 721
2008 273 70 20 343 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2009 259 80 18 326 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2010 252 72 23 344 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2011 237 61 8 384 1 2 24 0 717
2012 222 70 8 382 0 1 18 0 701
2013 195 78 5 372 2 1 27 0 680
2014 193 55 5 342 2 1 31 0 629
2015 164 61 5 365 2 3 29 0 629
2016 163 60 4 430 3 2 28 0 690
2017 151 52 10 434 1 0 25 0 673
2018 142 56 3 445 0 0 33 0 679
2019 144 62 3 426 0 0 39 0 674
2020 121 58 1 428 1 0 36 0 645
2021 104 49 6 365 1 0 23 0 548
2022 105 51 6 339 2 0 32 0 535
2023 88 60 12 365 0 0 30 0 555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 805 44.0 18.2 n/a
1989 799 n/a n/a n/a
1990 830 45.0 18.4 n/a
1991 745 45.4 16.4 n/a
1992 735 43.0 17.0 16.6
1993 772 42.0 18.4 29.7
1994 814 48.0 17.0 21.4
1995 768 50.3 15.3 24.5
1996 768 50.3 15.3 24.5
1997 793 50.0 15.9 24.8
1998 784 49.6 15.8 23.9
1999 763 47.7 16.0 37
2000 787 49.1 16.0 37
2001 810 50.1 16.2 38.6
2002 776 51.1 15.2 40.9
2003 776 51.1 15.2 40.9
2004 794 49.0 16.2 46.7
2005 839 53.1 15.8 49.9
2006 771 52.3 14.7 50.3
2007 721 50.7 14.2 53.4
2008 707 49.6 14.3 51.1
2009 683 44.4 15.4 52
2010 691 46.3 14.9 59
2011 717 46.6 15.3 60.7
2012 701 48.5 14.4 60.6
2013 680 45.9 14.8 62.6
2014 629 40.5 15.5 60.9
2015 629 39.0 16.1 59.1
2016 690 41.0 16.8 64.5
2017 673 39.1 17.1 65.7
2018 679 41.1 16.4 69.4
2019 674 42.7 15.7 69
2020 645 42.8 15.0 76.7
2021 548 42.5 12.8 81.2
2022 535 39.3 13.6 80.7
2023 555 41.3 13.4 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 805 44.0 18.2 n/a
1989 799 n/a n/a n/a
1990 830 45.0 18.4 n/a
1991 745 45.4 16.4 n/a
1992 735 43.0 17.0 16.6
1993 772 42.0 18.4 29.7
1994 814 48.0 17.0 21.4
1995 768 50.3 15.3 24.5
1996 768 50.3 15.3 24.5
1997 793 50.0 15.9 24.8
1998 784 49.6 15.8 23.9
1999 763 47.7 16.0 37
2000 787 49.1 16.0 37
2001 810 50.1 16.2 38.6
2002 776 51.1 15.2 40.9
2003 776 51.1 15.2 40.9
2004 794 49.0 16.2 46.7
2005 839 53.1 15.8 49.9
2006 771 52.3 14.7 50.3
2007 721 50.7 14.2 53.4
2008 707 49.6 14.3 51.1
2009 683 44.4 15.4 52
2010 691 46.3 14.9 59
2011 717 46.6 15.3 60.7
2012 701 48.5 14.4 60.6
2013 680 45.9 14.8 62.6
2014 629 40.5 15.5 60.9
2015 629 39.0 16.1 59.1
2016 690 41.0 16.8 64.5
2017 673 39.1 17.1 65.7
2018 679 41.1 16.4 69.4
2019 674 42.7 15.7 69
2020 645 42.8 15.0 76.7
2021 548 42.5 12.8 81.2
2022 535 39.3 13.6 80.7
2023 555 41.3 13.4 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $822 (9.4%) $7,911 (90.6%) $8,733
2020 $1,467 (15.1%) $8,261 (84.9%) $9,728
2021 $1,486 (13.5%) $9,555 (86.5%) $11,040

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3753rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4155th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Northern Hills Elementary)4038
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North East Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)3319
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North East Independent School District (Isd))5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Northern Hills Elementary)2830
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (North East Independent School District (Isd))4555
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)2629
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North East Independent School District (Isd))4045
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Northern Hills Elementary)3530
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (North East Independent School District (Isd))5562
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northern Hills Elementary)4428
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North East Independent School District (Isd))6156
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Northern Hills Elementary)2713
 14%
   5th Grade Science (North East Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students674555
 17.7%
African American6260
 3.2%
American Indian00
Asian312
 300%
Hispanic426365
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White14488
 38.9%
Two or More Races3930
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69%81.8%
 12.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Hills Elementary

Northern Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Northern Hills Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 16% White, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 555 students attended Northern Hills Elementary.

Students who attend Northern Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Driscoll Middle
High : Madison High School


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