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Bonham Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 584 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 8, 2012

Bonham is a true community school. There are many family oriented programs throughout the year. The teachers a caring and work hard. They believe ALL children can learn. I am a teacher there and both of my children attend there.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 22, 2011

Great school with very involved teachers. I watched a very cute music show put on by the 1st graders.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2005

Quality ok not too many activities no real show of acheivment untill graduation day. Way to much homework.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2004

This school is fine for kids with no problems, but if your child has learning disabilities or an illness it is not a good school to go to. I dont think the teachers know how to handle certain disorders.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2003

This is the best school in Texas as far as my family are concerned and deserves all the praise for the teachers and staff of Bonham Elementry of Abilene, Texas
—Submitted by Denise Ives, 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 87% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education20%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education40%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female69%
Male77%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education40%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 34%
Hispanic 34% 48%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 68%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4250 Potomac Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
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Phone: (325) 690-3745

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