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Hidden Cove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 596 students

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Posted May 13, 2009

The teachers are dedicated!


Posted December 20, 2004

Although not a parent of a Hidden Cove student, I am a former HC educator. I have to say that the parent comments that I read in this review area are right on. Hidden Cove provides it's students a multitude of diverse learning experiences. What really helps is that everyone is involved with the students from the custodial staff through the administration. The parents that I encountered while there were wonderful. They are really very involved in the school and in their children's lives. Keep up the good work Hidden Cove!
—Submitted by Patt Marshall-Konopka, a staff


Posted August 14, 2004

Hidden Cove is an awesome school. The school is very well maintained. Beautiful flowers and landscapes. It is not too big nor is it small. Walking in to Hidden Cove you can always expect to be welcomed with a smile. The teachers and staff reach the children on a professional level as well as a personal level. Learning is fun for the children. Teachers some how know exactly which child needs what attention. Many schools don't get to do the extra extracurricular activities that our children do here. Science fairs, talent shows, field days, etc. The children as well as the parents join in on the fun. Thanks Hidden Cove. You are our not so hidden treasure!
—Submitted by Josie Martinez, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female72%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education60%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female86%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education100%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female87%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education57%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 97% 48%
Black 1% 14%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 47%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5003 Gray Buffalo
San Antonio, TX 78242
Phone: (210) 623-6220

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