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Southside Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 416 students

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Posted May 26, 2009

This is my daughters last year at this school. My son has already gone to it and I loved it then as I do now. One of the reasons we have not decided to buy a new home yet is because we didn't want our children going to another school. Being a public school, they still had plenty of staff to work with my children one on one. The staff is awesome and extremely caring in every way! southside is the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2009

This is the best school!!! The principal is caring, professional, nice, funny etc. The teachers love the children and create the perfect atmosphere for the kids to learn and enjoy school. Everybody is so nice and attentive. I'm very proud my daughter and nephew attend to this wonderful school (as well as my husband 24 yrs ago). Thanks to everyone at Southside.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2009

Not only do my two sons attend this school, but I myself did more than 20 years ago.The teachers are excellent(alot of the same ones still there from that many years ago) and the principal is definitely on top of his game. Mr. Crowell knows each and every student by name and interacts with them every chance he gets.I'm very proud that my children are a apart of the Southside family and give them full credit for helping and guiding my boys to being the bright and wonderful young men that they are! Go Southside...God bless you all! -JoAnn Coley-
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2008

i am very proud my kids attend this school , i feel although they have a decatied team of works they are wishy washy about instilling the basics into my child that i know have been taught third graders are still very young and it seems it is very hard to be accountable for everything the school is trying to teach , i find myself in a pickle printing of taks prep work because the school is not providing the tools parents need to be able to teach our youth , i can tell each parent it is not easy learning the math all over again , i know that a month into taks prep we will be where we understand but as a parent i have a right to give my child the best and feel as though our needs are not meet and our voices are being overlooked.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2007

The principal is one of the best in our district! He truly cares about the kids. He travels from classroom to classroom in order to build positive relationships with teachers and kids. The kids know this because our principal tells them daily--'Southside Elementary is the best school in our district---soon to be the best in Texas!'
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 3, 2007

Awesome school, principal, teachers, and staff! Everyone at this school has a commitment to excellence. They love children and view their roles as team members with parents working together to provide an outstanding education for all kids. Who wouldn't want that for their own children? Parents should want to get involved, but this school could use more involvement from them. The programs and innovative, motivational strategies would be so much easier to implement with more parents participating in their children's education on a regular basis.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 10, 2005

This school has many dedicated teachers who care just as much about the emotional well being of their students as they do the intellectual well being. Excellent teachers and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

I love the rewards program for our kids. They always seem to try harder if they have something cool to work toward. Southside Elem. is an awesome school. Keep up the great work.
—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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male78%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students91%
Female85%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
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 "Exemplary".
  • 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 49% 48%
White 44% 34%
Black 5% 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 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 25%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A55%
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 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 7%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 41%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1200 Park Ln
Angleton, TX 77515
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