Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK HILLS TERRACE ES serves the southeast part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Motto
'Transform learning to meet the diverse needs of our students'
School Rankings
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6593 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Owls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School is ranked #6593 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhodes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School?
392 students attend Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School part of?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School located?
Oak Hills Terrace Elementary School is located in the Northwest Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 30 other public schools located in Northwest Side.
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