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Gillis Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 809 students

 

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Posted September 28, 2009

My 4th graders started at Gillis this year. We were worried about going to a new school for the first time (moved from Arkansas), but he loves it. It has been 6 weeks so far, and all of the 4th grade teachers are wonderful. My son had one bad day and I spoke with the teacher and she was so understanding and helped us work though it. I don't know any of the other grades of teachers, but 4th grade teachers are all awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2008

My six year old and twelve year old love Gillis Elementary,we had to put my six year old at Gillis because there was no nurse at Moss Bluff Elementary,so my twelve year old said he wanted to be with his brother and he loves it more than Moss Bluff elementary,my son said the teachers at Gillis really seem to care about you.
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Posted January 13, 2008

My child has been here for four years I am very satisfied with the school most of all the staff
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Posted September 26, 2007

My daughter began middle school this year, but went to Gillis Elem. for six years. I would give them a five star rating. All the academic programs were outstanding and of the highest quality. All the activities my daughter wanted to do were available and never out of her reach. The teachers are fabulous. Every year they just get better. The atmosphere is bright and cheery, and the wonderful bright colors make you want to dance right into the school. We already miss Gillis, but are looking forward to a wonderful year in the 6th grade. Go Gillis. You just get better every year.
—Submitted by Sharon Miller, a parent


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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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

794 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 49%
Black 5% 45%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A66%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Tim Savoy
Fax number
  • (337) 217-4551

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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916 Topsy Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
Phone: (337) 217-4550

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