Hidden Lakes Elementary School

Yes, the previous reviewer is right. The principal is cold & snobby. The vice principal is worse. He does not even know how to talk to parents without being rude. They do teach our kids at school, but we parents are not their students. I wish the principal would teach that to the vice principal instead of being rude to us. Test score may be high, but that's all they care at the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Some teachers are very friendly and nice but, the principal is too rude. I felt, multiple times, that she did favoritism. Also, their management is very poor in the parking lot, where parents come to pick or drop their kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teachers..... horrible principle..... snobby neighborhood. My kids received a great education at Hidden Lakes, but there IS bullying in this school and the administrators DO NOTHING to protect the children. You must advocate for fair treatment if your child is the victim of bullying in this school!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter just graduated from here and we have had an excellent 4 years. The teachers are very caring and focused on our child's needs. We made the mistake of attending a private Kintergarten prior to coming here and our daughter was behind in reading when she started at HLES. The teachers quickly identified the issue took quick action with extra work and guidance sent home and free tutoring at the school. My daughter now is a straight A student and excelling in all areas thanks to this schools efforts. I also want to point out the excellent Music program. My daughter learned so much in Hand Bells and on the recorder programs that she has learned to read music enought to sight read on our piano, without ever having a piano lesson. Thanks to Ms Isreal for identifying and letting us know of a special talent our daughter has.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter started grade one late in the year (October) Her teacher made her transition seamless. She was buddied up with a friend so she didn't have to play alone, she was made queen for the day. At the end of the day she felt so positive about her first day. Her teacher also prepared all the children for my daughters arrival. This made the kids very excited to meet her! This year has been outstanding. What a wonderful school. We couldn't have asked for any better!
--Submitted by a parent

We were relocated to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and, after much research, chose to purchase a home across the street from Hidden Lakes Elementary. We could not be happier with the school! Our children have attended HLES for 3 years and have thrived in the environment created by teachers and administrators. A truly exemplary school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

One word of caution concerning bullying at HLE. Just because one personally did not experience bullying at HLE does not mean that it did not happen. It happened for several years to several children. I am glad that you personally did not have to deal with any issue like that nor do I wish it on anyone. As for BCI as a parent I have listened to a lot of people concerning BCI and I agree with you and I would not just dismiss your experience/opinion with BCI just because I personally did not experience BCI myself. We have taken percautions and our child is not going to BCI because of issues just like you stated. I agree with you about HLE teaches way too much to the TAKS. School starts and kids are already stroking out about TAKS. The pressure is just too much on these kids.
--Submitted by a parent

We chose Keller because of the school system, and could be more pleased with our experience. Staff are outstanding, kids enjoy learning and it is a safe and constructive learning environment..
--Submitted by a parent

My son, who previously hated school, feels like a celebrity here.Every teacher here has been GREAT with him.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a little surprised to read what some said about their child being bullied. Wait until they hit BCI (a school that I do not recommend) The staff and teacher are amazing. My child MISSES this school!! There is a very loving atmosphere. I am very picky, the only thing that is wrong is that recently they have started teaching a little too much toward TAKS, which is unacceptable. This is a first class top notch school, you will find no better elementary school out there!!! Unfortuantely I am not good with the written word so I cannot describe how fantastic this school really is.
--Submitted by a parent