Mesa Verde Elementary School

This was the best school i have ever been to, the teachers actualy help the students and care about them. If i had the chance to send my children anywhere it would be here. Elementary years are extremely important and this is the elementary for anyone! <3

Posted November 30, 2009

great teachers and personel
—Submitted by a parent

Posted June 5, 2009

I would rate it 5 stars.. I moved here about the time it was built. Have had good and bad from the students, probably average.

Posted September 22, 2008

Excellent teaching staff and administration. Staff makes a special effort to get to know each and very child. Lots of pasionate teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted February 5, 2004

I have 3 children that I transfer to this school. They come home eager to tell me about their day, and what they learned. I love that! I will continue to transfer them until they through the 5th grade.
—Submitted by Cindy, a parent

Posted January 19, 2004

My family had 6 wonderful years at Mesa Verde. Teachers were excellent, loved them all. The principal at the time was also great. The office staff was helpful and friendly always. In my opinion Mesa Verde is one of the best in Amarillo.
—Submitted by Lisa Muro, a parent

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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
Black or African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	63%
Proficient in English	95%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black or African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	63%
Proficient in English	93%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
Black or African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	83%
Proficient in English	100%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	80%
Female	73%
Male	86%
Black or African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	67%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	58%
Proficient in English	84%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Writing

All Students	86%
Female	97%
Male	76%
Black or African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	82%
Proficient in English	87%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	96%
Female	91%
Male	100%
Black or African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	86%
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Reading

All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	100%
Black or African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	100%
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Science

All Students	92%
Female	86%
Male	96%
Black or African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	n/a
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	71%
Proficient in English	95%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	n/a

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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.