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Wills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 531 students

 

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Posted September 19, 2010

My daughter attended this school from 3rd through 5th grade and we both enjoyed it very much. The teachers are great, they let her know that they really do care about her education as well as her well-being. There was an incident where another student was being verbally rude to my daughter. When my daughter informed the teacher, the teacher sat them both down and discussed the situation. The other student corrected her actions and there were no hard feelings in the end! I couldn't be happier with this school. By the way, they now do yearbooks as well as a student newspaper. Again, I love this school! (I must agree, however, there is very little parent involvement, but I don't feel that should be considered a strike against the school.)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

My graddaughter went to school there, she loved it. Great teachers.


Posted July 30, 2006

My children attended Margaret Wills this last year. There were a lot of things that they did not get or get to do this year that they did at their previous school. Such as secret santa shop, and yearbooks. I didn't feel that the parents were as involved as the previous school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2004

My oldest daughter, who is now 11 and just completed her first year of middle school, attended Margaret Wills from PreK to 5th grade. I also have a son who will be in 4th grade next years and a daughter who will be in Kindergarten next year; they both attend Margaret Wills. I feel so blessed that my children are a part of such a wonderful, community-involved school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2003

We have had many children go thru the school and still have kids there. I have made some lifelong friendships with a few teachers and really enjoy the time I spend there. We have a great principle and an awesome assistant principle that we feel will really take the school to a new level with their leadership. We look forward to the future at Wills.
—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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

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

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian83%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education71%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asian83%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education57%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
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 Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female72%
Male79%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female94%
Male78%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students93%
Female87%
Male100%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female83%
Male100%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 "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 31% 31%
Hispanic 22% 50%
Asian 19% 3%
Black 17% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 10% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Chris Altman
Fax number
  • (806) 371-5781

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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