Best elementary school in Austin by far... the teachers are Outstanding!Parents are all involved.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
Barton Hills is a great school. The students are great, the parents help out alot and the teachers really care about their students.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/17/09
Barton Hills has caring teachers, staff, parents and administration. Children are generally kind and accepting of differences. Many teachers are committed, experienced, and enthusiastic. Parents and PTA are supportive, and the school climate makes you feel welcome. I am pleased with the school, and
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
It is interesting to see how the reviews on this site have deteriorated over the years. I am also rapidly losing my enthusiasm. Yes, there is great parent involvement, it is small, there are some excellent teachers, and the PTA does wonderful things. But my kids have received a very uneven education.
... Read more A small school like this one doesn't afford much choice when teachers aren't meeting your child's need. And the principal is doing very little to weed out those teachers who are not performing. There is no program to accommodate and challenge gifted kids. My observation is that the TAKS is the focus. How sad. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/08
I have had kids at Barton Hills for the past 8 years. First, the positives: high parental involvement; the experience of being in a small school where you get to know everyone; an outstanding kindergarten staff, with highly experienced teachers. Now the negatives: overall, a steady deterioration
... Read more in quality. Except for the kindergarten program, the other grades have suffered high staff turnover. Many excellent teachers have left, and their replacements have not always been up to par. The prinicipal has alienated many staff and parents. There is essentially no program for gifted and talented students. My kids experienced wildly uneven curriculum. Although my oldest child had generally good instruction, except for spelling, my younger child never learned cursive, learned no keyboarding, had no computer lab for almost a year, had no consistent instruction in grammar or spelling beteen 1st and 5th grade, and was inundated with busy work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
Barton Hills is a great school academically, but a bit too much focus on teaching to the test. We love the activities- music, art, etc. and programs they bring to the school. Teachers are caring, and staff is friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
Good academics. A mix of excellent, and OK teachers. All enrichment comes from the PTA. The G/T program is mostly lip service. Principal refuses to implement foreign languages instruction. Her focus is on test scores. I am told programs for underachieving kids are good. But no school time or resources
... Read more are spent on promoting excellence. Anything like that is relegated to the PTA. Thankfully they always do what's best for the kids and pick up the tab too. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/08
administration is falling apart they are focused only on taks scores, and not the quality of education of your children
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Posted by a staff on 05/18/06
For a small public school, there is an excellent mix of academics along with value-development, appreciation for culture & the arts, and physical well-being. Parental involvement includes a great mix of stay-at-home folks & those who work outside the home. Community businesses are also big supporters
... Read more and help underwrite many events. It takes a village to raise a child and BHE teachers, families, & neighbors work well together to create a wonderful learning environment for all children. Staying active & connected is expected; that pays great dividends for the kids. If issues occur, the principal and teachers are attentive and responsive. Finally, the on-site afterschool program is well-organized, action-packed, safe, and fun. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Overall academic programs are good. And the school staffs are very friendly. The number of students is rather small which is pretty satisfactory. This school functions as a center of Barton Hills community.
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Austin schools — Barton Hills Elementary School is located at 2108 Barton Hills Dr, Austin TX 78704. 2108 Barton Hills Dr is in the Barton Hills neighborhood and 78704 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Barton Hills Elementary School is the Austin Independent School District. Barton Hills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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