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Ortiz Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 700 students

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Posted June 27, 2009

The teachers are some of the most dedicated I've seen. They give so much extra time to tutor students and do 'extra' things with them. My kids have been happy and feel safe at Ortiz.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2008

The teachers at Ortiz truly want their students to succeed. They go above and beyond to find out each child's strength. The library is top notch and Mrs. Hartline loves to see each student fall in love with reading. Mrs. Haley has a hands on science lab once a week for each class at the school. Her ideas are innovative and help each child learn the basic concepts of science. Mrs. Jenkins is an outstanding art teacher. She has an amazing gift and brings the artistic talent in each student in her class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2007

Ortiz is a wonderful school, filled with children who come from varied backgrounds. Teachers expect all children to work hard to achieve as much as they can. I'm impressed that the teachers care so much about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2006

overall a good school, some of the little things have to be addressed but still very workable. the pickup and drop off is horrible and needs to be redone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2005

this school is one of the most parent/teacher involved schools that i have ever seen. the teachers are wonderful and keep the parent up to speed on all of their childs progress and what needs improvement. i would recommend this school to any one.
—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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students76%
Female83%
Male68%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education25%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education42%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students79%
Female73%
Male85%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education63%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education65%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male75%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education41%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 "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
Hispanic 64% 48%
White 23% 34%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 9%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 45%N/A23%
21 or more years 31%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2550 Vogel
Abilene, TX 79603
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Phone: (325) 671-4945

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