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Dawson-Bryant Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 579 students

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Posted February 23, 2010

My daughter go here.I went there from k-5 grade and love it. And she loves it and has learn a lot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

my son does great here! thanks so much for making his year last year a great one! he made the honor roll all year had a great teacher too! wonderful school! hes going there this year too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2007

Deering Elementary is an amzing school because of the teachers. There is so much pressure on these educators to pass the Ohio Acheivement Test, and yet they do this plus teach beyond the test! Certain teachers in the upper grades have changed my child life and for that I thnk you. Yu are apprecaited and will always be a positive memory for my child and me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

Deering School is a completely different school now than the school it was back in the 80's. The teachers are wonderful with the students and the kids love going. The curriculum there just amazes me. Things that I was taught in the 6th grade then are being taught in 3rd and 4th but the teachers make it fun! I reluctantly had sent my kids to Ironton for 1 yr when we had moved and I was so disappointed with that system. I brought them back to Deering and they are so much happier and so am I. The school also works well with other agencies that works with disabilities. I have 3 children currently enrolled in the school and have recently met with Mr. Holmes and Early Intervention to get my 3yr old the help he needs to be prepared for Kindergarten in a few years. Kudos!
—Submitted by Karen Reed, a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

I really love this school and I believe we have one of the best elementary schools in the county if not the state. I really believe the teachers give their all to help their students succeed, if I have one problem it is that my daughter got into a disagreement with one of the teachers children and my daughter was punished and the teachers child got nothing, I do believe all students should be treated the same no matter if they are a teachers child or not.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2007

This school refuses to recognize the needs of special needs children. They refuse to offer desperately needed services for children at either end of the spectrum especially children with disabilities and are uncaring about the needs of chidren who are difficult do to their disability. They do not take enough interest in the special needs children to even read information about disorders children in their building have. Their primary focus is getting rid of them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 23, 2005

I believe the we have a major quality of academic excellence at our childrens school. The teachers are very caring and always give each child the push they need for success. Our school as lots of potential due to the overwhelming response to daily parent involvement as aids to teachers as well as tutors for children who may need the extra help. We also have one of the best and most talented music teachers I have seen in a long time. She is very caring, and will go the extra mile to keep everyone happy.
—Submitted by Chris, a parent


Posted March 15, 2004

My daughter has attended DB Elementary School since halfway through first grade. Currently, she is a 4th grade student. The teachers are very helpful, extremely intelligent, and strive to get the best from your child. The prinicipal is helpful, attentive, and responds well to requests for help. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
72%

2007

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
66%

2007

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female76%
Male90%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled53%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Disabled58%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students70%
Female67%
Male74%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled24%
Non-disabled81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabled47%
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female72%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabled42%
Non-disabled82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabled33%
Non-disabled84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled33%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Below Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetBelow
Grade 5BelowMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
96 (2011)
 
102 (2010)
 
98 (2009)
 
93 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 100% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black 0% 16%
Hispanic N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 87%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 94%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 97%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 36%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
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4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
Phone: (740) 532-6898

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