Needs Improvement
#8304 of 8,552 schools in TX
Highland Hills EL
Elementary School · SAN ANTONIO ISD
734 GLAMIS AVE, San Antonio, TX 78223
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
3.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#8,304 of 8,552
In San Antonio
#467 of 516
public schools
In district
#79 of 94
SAN ANTONIO ISD
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Highland Hills EL
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About Highland Hills EL
Highland Hills EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of SAN ANTONIO ISD. Highland Hills EL serves approximately 536 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Highland Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,304 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Highland Hills EL show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.0 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.6
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at Highland Hills EL were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Highland Hills EL — Students at Highland Hills EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.
How Highland Hills EL Compares
See how Highland Hills EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
734 GLAMIS AVE, San Antonio, TX 78223
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland Hills EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HIGHLAND PARK EL (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GATES EL (rated 7.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STEELE MONTESSORI EL (rated 7.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JUBILEE HIGHLAND HILLS San Antonio | 0.6 mi | 2.7 |
| HIGHLANDS H S San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| MURIEL FORBES EL San Antonio | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| SCHENCK EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| FOSTER EL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| DEMOCRACY PREP AT STEWART ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| STEELE MONTESSORI EL San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| CHARLES C BALL EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| HOT WELLS MIDDLE San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| PRE/K FOR SA - EAST CENTRAL ISD San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| PECAN VALLEY EL San Antonio | 1.6 mi | 1.9 |
| HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| ELOISE JAPHET ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| HIGHLAND PARK EL San Antonio | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| COMPASS ROSE LEGACY San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| COMPASS ROSE LEGACY EL San Antonio | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| DORIE MILLER EL San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 4.5 |
| HIGHLAND FOREST EL San Antonio | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| GATES EL San Antonio | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78223 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,352
Median Home Value
$156,700
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
Population
57,298
College Educated
11.6%
Homeownership
57.5%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Median Age
34.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Hills EL
What grades does Highland Hills EL serve?
Highland Hills EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Hills EL?
Highland Hills EL has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills EL is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Hills EL rank in TX?
Highland Hills EL ranks #8,304 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Highland Hills EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Hills EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Highland Hills EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Hills EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Hills EL a charter school?
No, Highland Hills EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Hills EL a Title I school?
No, Highland Hills EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Hills EL?
95.1% of students at Highland Hills 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (210) 438-6860
Resources & Links
District
SAN ANTONIO ISD- District Enrollment
- 44,670
- Schools in District
- 98
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,971
- District Rank
- #79 of 94
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