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Lee Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 376 students

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Posted February 28, 2013

This school has a very poor principal. He will tell you everything you want to hear to get you out of his hair, and then nothing will be done about the situation. My son was being repetitively bullied, and the only thing that was done about it was separating them at lunch. One day, my son came home with scratches across his face and back, and when the staff did NOTHING, I took it to the AISD main office. Also, speaking on teachers, this school has a very poor capita. Because of that, the teachers are used to just fighting to get the students to pass, but they don't develop the students' fullest potential. They do what they have to get them by, but no more. Their standardized testing scores will show that. If you want your child to succeed, this is NOT the school to put them in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2012

It's a fair school. My son has attended this school k-2 and 5th grade, only had one teacher that we just couldn't get along with. The rest of his teachers are great! He just loves his gym teacher along with the others. Most of what we have found at this school is that most of the parent involvement is somewhat lacking. The poor teachers try and get more parents involved with thier childs education, by making them sign weekly progress reports and stuff, but I feel the parents just don't care like the teachers, and staff do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2011

My daughter started at Lee in her 1st grade. She had problems reading. Her teacher got her in a special reading program, and by the end of that year, so had caught up. By 3rd grade, she was reading at a 5th grade level! I have had absolutely no problems with this school. She is going to Mann this next year, and my daughter feels fully capable to handle the transition, and that is saying alot! I want to thank the school for doing such a great job with my daughter! You taught her and loved her and have helped her become the young lady she is becoming! I will never forget it. :-)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2009

I worked as a sub at Lee for the last year. I have worked at many title 1 schools and like most the parent involvement here is slim to none. The teachers and principal are great and very competent. The younger grades are great but 4-5 have a lot of problems a lot which are obviously directly from the extreme lack of parent support. When the parents don't care neither to the kids. That said the 4th and 5th grade teacher are very innovative and do amazing with what they have.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 19, 2007

Lee Elementary is a wonderful learning environment. The teachers are helpful and supportive. The principal is very fair in his discipline with the students. Parents who do not like the discipline are ones who cause problems themselves. There could be more extracurricular activities offered but teachers can only do so much. Parent involvement is almost none existent at Lee. If all us parents were more involved, this school would be ranked among the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2005

Lee is a very good school. Both my children attended Lee from 1st - 5th grade. Lee has excellent teachers and a wonderful volunteer program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2004

The principal does not listen to the parents at all. He tells you what you need to hear to make you be quiet. This school is like every other school the children are second. I went to this school also and when I was there it was not like this.
—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 87% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
66%
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 Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students85%
Female84%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education56%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education71%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education75%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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

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

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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 37% 34%
Hispanic 34% 48%
Black 28% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 78%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 32%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1026 N Pioneer Dr
Abilene, TX 79603
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