Serving 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, V M Adams 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: V M Adams Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
V M Adams Elementary School's student population of 732 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated To Excellence In Education
School Rankings
V M Adams 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 V M Adams Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#6031 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is V M Adams Elementary School's ranking?
V M Adams Elementary School is ranked #6031 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend V M Adams Elementary School?
732 students attend V M Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of V M Adams Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of V M Adams Elementary School?
V M Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does V M Adams Elementary School offer ?
V M Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is V M Adams Elementary School part of?
V M Adams Elementary School is part of Harlandale Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is V M Adams Elementary School located?
V M Adams Elementary School is located in the Harlandale neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Harlandale.
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