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Hook Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 312 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 12, 2012

I strongly agree the school has a poor family friendly/single parent atmosphere. They have a policy on 'no siblings' and I do not believe this promotes a caring atmosphere for my child and it is not the vision I had for schooling my child. My children went to school here and I have never made a poor remark about any teacher - their policies are terrible and I will not return to the district and thankful my children will no longer be in this school for their future education. There are complete niche clicks in the community, I personally will never recommend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

This school has a great PTO & parent volunteer base. The teachers care about the students & its obvious just by speaking with them. If you are looking for an elementary school in Troy for your children to attend that builds good character & values, this is a great choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

I cannot wait for my children to get out of this school! Out of the five years my child attended Hook they only had 2 'acceptable' teachers. The principal, teacher and staff are all unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2008

This school is wonderful! There is an old say, 'It is easier to build a child than repair an adult.' The staff at Hook builds your child. My children have been to several schools (military) and this is the first school where I felt that I was leaving my child in the hands of someone who cared about my child and her accomplishments and her safety as much as I do. I love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2008

I feel this school has a poor 'family friendly' atmosphere. They have a policy on 'no siblings' and I do not believe this promotes a caring atmosphere for my child and it is not the vision I had for schooling my child. I assume it's due to a sibling being injured while on school grounds, but why throw out the baby with the bathwater! I cannot even walk down the hall to look at my child's artwork being displayed without asking permission - and only being permitted after they dismiss school. I understand protective measures for parent volunteers, like fingerprinting, but this school takes 'safety' a bit too far. I would love to go to another school in the district - as they do not have the same policies at other schools in Troy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2005

Excellent school with caring staff. We chose to live and stay in this neighborhood because of the quality of education at Hook Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
84%
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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%

2007

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
91%
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

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
80%
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 Students93%
Female84%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students98%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students86%
Female93%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 Students67%
Female64%
Male69%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students70%
Female57%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
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 "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetMet
Grade 5MetMet

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

 
98 (2011)
 
99 (2010)
 
97 (2009)
 
97 (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 92% 76%
Black 4% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 22%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 9%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 74%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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729 Trade Sq West
Troy, OH 45373
Phone: (937) 332-6760

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