Highland Hills Elementary

Summary:

Highland Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving 618 students in grades PK-5 in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) in San Antonio, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body, with over 90% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years. However, Highland Hills Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 in recent years.

Highland Hills Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the SAISD district and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.73% of 3rd graders at Highland Hills were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 30.88% for SAISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students in reading and math. Additionally, Highland Hills Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92-94% in recent years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

When comparing Highland Hills Elementary to other nearby schools in the SAISD district, it performs significantly worse than schools like Eloise Japhet Academy, Highland Park Elementary, and Schenck Elementary, which have higher academic achievement and better statewide rankings. To improve student outcomes, Highland Hills Elementary may need to focus on targeted interventions for struggling subgroups, professional development for teachers, and a comprehensive review of its curriculum and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 734 Glamis Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78223-1534


(210) 438-6860

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4428th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,210 Help


Students who attend Highland Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rogers Middle
High:    Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  536

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
African American:
6.5%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Hills Elementary ranks worse than 94.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 41st among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.3%), African American (6.5%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Hills Elementary is 16.6. 50 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Hills Elementary is $10,210. 62 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Hills Elementary 4428th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Highland Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.59 2745th 3465 20.8%
2005 47.16 2153rd 3475 38.0%
2006 40.72 2475th 3476 28.8%
2007 46.80 2365th 3724 36.5%
2008 37.79 2767th 3768 26.6%
2009 33.92 3031st 3884 22.0%
2010 23.30 3516th 3937 10.7%
2011 37.20 3087th 4095 24.6%
2012 38.32 2981st 4206 29.1%
2013 45.39 2572nd 4221 39.1%
2014 50.70 2286th 4260 46.3%
2015 37.86 2965th 4320 31.4%
2016 18.25 3810th 4286 11.1%
2017 14.15 4044th 4329 6.6%
2018 29.04 3245th 4359 25.6%
2019 47.08 2216th 4479 50.5%
2021 18.97 3943rd 4578 13.9%
2022 22.06 3835th 4581 16.3%
2023 18.66 4088th 4647 12.0%
2024 12.15 4428th 4675 5.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.65 633rd 3226 80.4%
2019 72.57 542nd 3333 83.7%
2021 39.96 2080th 3446 39.6%
2022 59.48 1115th 3487 68.0%
2023 35.82 2485th 3556 30.1%
2024 17.85 3348th 3638 8.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 815th 3558 77.1%
2019 53.34 1237th 3684 66.4%
2021 34.11 2478th 3799 34.8%
2022 46.44 1802nd 3952 54.4%
2023 33.84 2824th 4086 30.9%
2024 12.88 4150th 4261 2.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 2622nd 4264 38.5%
2019 64.02 1115th 4309 74.1%
2021 23.56 3817th 4451 14.2%
2022 25.20 3780th 4477 15.6%
2023 24.28 3866th 4521 14.5%
2024 15.08 4312th 4560 5.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 3219th 4306 25.2%
2019 45.65 2301st 4348 47.1%
2021 18.79 3962nd 4499 11.9%
2022 27.13 3610th 4561 20.9%
2023 25.18 3727th 4588 18.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 1556th 3106 49.9%
2019 42.71 2305th 3184 27.6%
2021 13.98 2753rd 3006 8.4%
2022 39.63 2224th 2958 24.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.18 3015th 4240 28.9%
2019 43.71 2428th 4295 43.5%
2021 16.84 4185th 4331 3.4%
2022 28.12 3624th 4461 18.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 3181st 4319 26.3%
2019 49.10 2068th 4357 52.5%
2021 21.83 3752nd 4498 16.6%
2022 20.29 3972nd 4563 13.0%
2023 15.87 4202nd 4585 8.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.30 2099th 2483 15.5%
2019 50.42 1116th 2515 55.6%
2021 9.77 2437th 2444 0.3%
2023 24.51 2076th 2443 15.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.85 2722nd 4168 34.7%
2019 58.77 1460th 4188 65.1%
2021 24.77 3585th 4329 17.2%
2022 26.33 3622nd 4376 17.2%
2023 24.40 3720th 4401 15.5%
2024 16.11 4152nd 4431 6.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Highland Hills Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Highland Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 150 38 1 518 n/a n/a n/a 0 707
1989 152 59 1 529 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1990 144 47 2 493 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1991 164 60 2 522 1 n/a n/a 0 749
1992 167 54 2 573 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1993 162 47 2 588 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1994 137 51 1 583 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1995 129 50 1 602 1 n/a n/a 0 783
1996 129 50 1 602 1 n/a n/a 0 783
1997 107 39 0 554 1 n/a n/a 0 701
1998 94 43 0 556 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 91 40 1 583 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 78 41 1 571 1 n/a n/a 0 692
2001 73 42 2 585 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 64 30 1 640 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2003 64 30 1 640 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2004 62 28 1 621 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2005 47 37 1 621 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2006 40 38 1 682 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2007 45 42 0 716 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2008 51 27 1 700 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2009 48 31 2 727 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2010 39 28 2 720 5 n/a n/a 0 794
2011 23 23 0 739 2 0 2 0 789
2012 16 16 0 699 1 0 3 0 735
2013 20 18 1 700 0 0 2 0 741
2014 15 19 1 648 0 1 5 0 689
2015 16 18 1 634 0 1 4 0 674
2016 17 21 0 637 0 1 4 0 680
2017 11 25 0 623 1 1 4 0 665
2018 15 41 0 599 2 0 6 0 663
2019 17 48 0 574 0 0 4 0 643
2020 20 44 0 567 0 0 5 0 636
2021 22 30 0 563 0 0 4 0 619
2022 22 36 0 572 0 0 3 0 633
2023 14 43 0 560 0 0 1 0 618
2024 16 35 0 484 1 0 0 0 536

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 Highland Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 36.0 19.6 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 686 39.0 17.5 n/a
1991 749 39.0 19.2 n/a
1992 796 43.0 18.5 60.6
1993 799 42.0 19.0 69.2
1994 772 44.5 17.3 67.4
1995 783 44.1 17.8 74.6
1996 783 44.1 17.8 74.6
1997 701 37.7 18.6 69.2
1998 694 43.4 16.0 55.9
1999 716 40.3 17.8 46.4
2000 692 43.0 16.1 35.3
2001 703 43.2 16.3 24.8
2002 735 43.1 17.1 5.7
2003 735 43.1 17.1 5.7
2004 712 43.0 16.6 3.2
2005 706 44.0 16.0 2.1
2006 761 42.0 18.1 1.8
2007 803 44.5 18.0 1.4
2008 779 45.5 17.1 57.3
2009 808 42.5 19.0 57.9
2010 794 43.7 18.1 58.7
2011 789 46.0 17.1 39
2012 735 44.0 16.7 28.7
2013 741 40.0 18.5 92.3
2014 689 38.0 18.1 95.2
2015 674 34.0 19.8 95.1
2016 680 37.0 18.3 94.4
2017 665 36.0 18.4 93.4
2018 663 36.0 18.4 91.1
2019 643 36.7 17.4 92.2
2020 636 38.0 16.7 93.7
2021 619 39.5 15.6 93.1
2022 633 36.2 17.4 92.7
2023 618 38.6 15.9 94
2024 536 32.2 16.6 95.1

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 Highland Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 36.0 19.6 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 686 39.0 17.5 n/a
1991 749 39.0 19.2 n/a
1992 796 43.0 18.5 60.6
1993 799 42.0 19.0 69.2
1994 772 44.5 17.3 67.4
1995 783 44.1 17.8 74.6
1996 783 44.1 17.8 74.6
1997 701 37.7 18.6 69.2
1998 694 43.4 16.0 55.9
1999 716 40.3 17.8 46.4
2000 692 43.0 16.1 35.3
2001 703 43.2 16.3 24.8
2002 735 43.1 17.1 5.7
2003 735 43.1 17.1 5.7
2004 712 43.0 16.6 3.2
2005 706 44.0 16.0 2.1
2006 761 42.0 18.1 1.8
2007 803 44.5 18.0 1.4
2008 779 45.5 17.1 57.3
2009 808 42.5 19.0 57.9
2010 794 43.7 18.1 58.7
2011 789 46.0 17.1 39
2012 735 44.0 16.7 28.7
2013 741 40.0 18.5 92.3
2014 689 38.0 18.1 95.2
2015 674 34.0 19.8 95.1
2016 680 37.0 18.3 94.4
2017 665 36.0 18.4 93.4
2018 663 36.0 18.4 91.1
2019 643 36.7 17.4 92.2
2020 636 38.0 16.7 93.7
2021 619 39.5 15.6 93.1
2022 633 36.2 17.4 92.7
2023 618 38.6 15.9 94
2024 536 32.2 16.6 95.1

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 Highland Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,791 (19.5%) $7,404 (80.5%) $9,196
2020 $2,272 (23.6%) $7,360 (76.4%) $9,632
2021 $2,033 (19.9%) $8,177 (80.1%) $10,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2216th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4088th of 4647 Elementary schools
 38.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Hills Elementary)3634
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary)4521
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Hills Elementary)380
 38%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary)230
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Hills Elementary)3828
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary)4844
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Hills Elementary)020
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary)2224
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Hills Elementary)4638
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Hills Elementary)6720
 47%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Hills Elementary)392
 37%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 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 Students643618
 3.9%
African American4843
 10.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic574560
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1714
 17.6%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.2%94%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Hills Elementary

Highland Hills Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 536 students attended Highland Hills Elementary.

Students at Highland Hills Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% White.

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

Middle : Rogers Middle
High : Highlands High School


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