Excellent
#1227 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Hidden Forest EL
Elementary School · North East ISD · San Antonio, TX
A North East ISD elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
802 SILVER SPRUCE, San Antonio, TX 78232
- Math 65% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Forest EL score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hidden Forest EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,633
Median home value
$345,300
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobis PacemPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,420 | Compare → |
| Huebner ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Vineyard Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Vineyard Ranch ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 779 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North East ISD
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #13 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Forest EL is listed in NORTH EAST ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Forest EL
Hidden Forest EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of North East ISD, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Forest EL
What grades does Hidden Forest EL serve?
Hidden Forest EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hidden Forest EL?
Hidden Forest EL has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Forest EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Forest EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Forest EL rank in TX?
Hidden Forest EL ranks #1,227 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hidden Forest EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Forest EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hidden Forest EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Forest EL has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hidden Forest EL a charter school?
No, Hidden Forest EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Forest EL a Title I school?
No, Hidden Forest EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Forest EL?
20.1% of students at Hidden Forest EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (210) 407-4000
- Area population (ZIP 78232)
- 36,277
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78232; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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