Adams Hill Elementary School
San Antonio, TX 78245
Phone: (210) 397-1400
Fax: (210) 678-2937
District: Northside Independent School District (NISD)
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 473 students
Adams Hill Elementary School, a public school located in San Antonio, TX, serves grades PK-5 in the Northside Independent School District (NISD).It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Adams Hill Elementary School is a public school located in San Antonio, TX. 473 students attend Adams Hill Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
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New to the area and neighbors recommended this school over idea down the street.
Everyone is very unprofessional, and the staff in the front is no different. They all look like they regret walking in every morning. The 504 is a joke, my son has to ASK for his extra time rather separating him from the class as a whole for testing so he doesnt feel forced to complete. On serval occasions my child was hurt on campus and everytime is was out of view or he-said-she-said words of the principal. Once I challenged the principals opinion on my son coming home with a bruise she was RUDE and defensive. The ladies in the front office are always munching on snack and will lick their fingers clean of food and proceed to flip through papers and hand it to me. I called once asking if my child could be pulled from class and the lady whom answered the phone told me no we dont do that, goodbye and hung up on me. I cannot wait for the year to be completed so I will never have to deal with such unhelpful people
Posted: December 10, 2018
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Great! The teachers are amazing and campus staff are very helpful.
Posted: December 4, 2018
Homework is a review of what is taught in school. This keeps the parents up to date on what is being taught and helps the parents follow how the child is doing in school.
Posted: December 4, 2018
Every child has a chance to learn at this school. The teachers look at what each child needs to be successful and builds goals for that child.
Posted: December 4, 2018
Students at this school are valued and considered to be equal no matter where they come from or their background.
Posted: December 4, 2018
They put the leadership in the children's hands by teaching them how to be great leaders through positive reinforcement.
Posted: December 4, 2018
This is where the school excels the most. They look at how each student learns and they teach to that skill.
Posted: December 4, 2018
Caring teachers always looking out for the students best needs.
Posted: December 1, 2018
They have one of the best special education programs I have ever seen. They also gladly offer 504 plans for ADHD/ADD.
Posted: December 1, 2018
Zero tolerance at this school towards bullying.
Posted: December 1, 2018
My children have ADHD and autism. The teachers are always helpful.
Posted: December 1, 2018
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They have one of the best special education programs I have ever seen. They also gladly offer 504 plans for ADHD/ADD.
Posted: December 1, 2018
The teachers are always willing to give help if you ask for it. The school also offers homework help in the library every morning
Posted: December 1, 2018
The absolute beet school I have had my kids attend yet. Highly recommend
Posted: December 1, 2018
The teachers work over and beyond to make sure all students are meeting their needs academically and socially.
Posted: December 1, 2018
Our campus is based on PBIS expectations. The students are taught how to Be respectful, Be safe, Be prepared, and Be responsible. They continually have lessons from our counselor on make good choices and the NISD Pillar's of Character.
Posted: December 1, 2018
The principal is always visible and available to all students and parents. She works hard to get to know her students and making sure they get what is needed to make them successful.
Posted: December 1, 2018
Teachers have frequent conferences with parents and admin when looking at all student's needs. The staff meets continually to discuss students concerns and find all that can be successful. The campus has two reading specialist, math specialist, science teacher with a full science lab, and Day tutors.
Posted: December 1, 2018
Admin, teachers, and counselor have a pulse on the campus. Through our PBIS system for discipline, all situations are investigated and taken care of when consequences need to be dealt. All bullying concerns are taken seriously.
Posted: December 1, 2018
Homework is sent home for the needs of the students. The assignments sent home are to the student's levels. It includes reading, math, science, and spelling.
Posted: December 1, 2018
I would recommend Adams Hill as a 7 out of 10. The students have made great gains with 67% in reading, 73% in Math, and a 82% in Science. We still have work to do for writing with 52%, but we have many activities, interventions such as a Writing teacher to assist all students to help continue our growth. We scored a 78 out of a 100 for the A-F Accountability rating and know we will continue to grow. Our biggest gain was the growth our students had in one year. Come be a Patriot!
Posted: November 28, 2018
teachers are amazing and they have bonds with each child.
Posted: November 28, 2018
students get recognized for all positive behaviors and they are really big on pillars of characters
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they investigate all parties and are fair with consequences
Posted: November 28, 2018
I love Adams Hill. I love how close knit the campus is, I actually request for my children to attend the school.
Teachers who have retired still come back and work with the students and give them that extra support. My children love their school and teachers.
Posted: November 28, 2018
they go out of their way to give you resources and tools to help your child achieve
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Very attentitive teachers! Everyone works hard for the best of the students!
Posted: June 30, 2017
Posted: August 7, 2014
My sincere compliments for the professional approach to my child Mrs Guffey. She is an awesome and professionally equipped teacher . I strongly recommend she becomes a role model for all the teachers. I come from Europe and my son adopted to the changes perfectly with the help of Mrs Guffey
Posted: July 9, 2013
My son went to this school for second grade, and I will never allow him to go back. Just look at the demographics, test scores mean nothing. They prep the kids on the tests alone and the children aren't retaining the information. My son was bored out of his mind. I have never seen a group of such impolite children or teachers with such little control. My son didn't learn anything here except to act like all the fools around him. It took me two weeks of summer vacation to correct his bad behavior, and now he is finally my sweet boy again. I should have taken him out on back to school night when I saw some of the parents with teardrop tattoos on their faces. I'll trust my intuition more next time.
Posted: May 21, 2013
This is not a good school. Kids are violent and unruly. I hope the children learn how to prosper in life but DO NOT send your child here. The NISD discriminates by forcing only the schools with disadvantaged youth to wear uniforms. This is one of them. By NISD standards, school HAS to wear uniform=bad school.
Posted: May 8, 2011
1st of all why does anyone want to talk down on the Spanish culture we suffered enough and 2nd we don't get royalty some of the staff really need a hug or something because those individuals treat everyone unfairly this is a great school they just need to remember that if those individuals don't like there jobs, do us all a favor & change professions
Posted: February 7, 2011
This is a great school that has a great principal.Teacher really try to go the extra mile for their students.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Alamo Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | Villas at Medical Center | Apartment Complex | San Antonio | TX | 8.6 mi | |
| 4 | Laura Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 9.1 mi | |
| 5 | Alamo Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 13.2 mi | |
| 6 | Oak Hollow Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 18.2 mi | |
| 7 | Stone Oak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 19.2 mi | |
| 8 | Spring Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 21.2 mi | |
| 9 | Bulverde Oaks | Apartment Complex | San Antonio | TX | 21.5 mi | |
| 10 | Springs at Live Oak Apartments | Apartment Complex | Live Oak | TX | 23.1 mi | |
| 11 | Springwood Subdivision | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Universal City | TX | 23.4 mi | |
| 12 | Indian Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 24 mi | |
| 13 | Live Oak | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 24.1 mi | |
| 14 | The Crossvine | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Schertz | TX | 26.6 mi | |
| 15 | Garden ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Antonio | TX | 27 mi | |
| 16 | Berry Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Schertz | TX | 27.1 mi | |
| 17 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bulverde | TX | 27.2 mi | |
| 18 | Charleston Parke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cibolo | TX | 28.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Northwest I-151 (Seaworld Area) | San Antonio | TX | 8.5 mi | |
| 2 | Helotes | Helotes | TX | 10.8 mi | |
| 3 | San Antonio Riverwalk | San Antonio | TX | 11.4 mi | |
| 4 | The Pearl | San Antonio | TX | 11.8 mi | |
| 5 | Lytle | Lytle | TX | 14.3 mi | |
| 6 | Glenwood | Bulverde | TX | 27.1 mi | |
| 7 | Cibolo, Schertz area | Cibolo | TX | 28.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lackland AFB | 3.7 mi. |
| Kelly Field | 5.3 mi. |
| Fort Sam Houston | 15.3 mi. |
| Randolph AFB | 24.8 mi. |
