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Foster Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 716 students

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Posted August 27, 2012

The secretary in the front office (Mrs. Husband) was very rude. I was enrolling my kid in school there and she acted as if she was too important to be bothered with questions from parents. I saw her have an attitude with several parents on registration day who were enrolling their kids at the school for the fist time. She was very snappy and unfriendly. She needs to realize that she is often the first person people meet when they come to the school for the first time and she sets the tone as far as first impressions of the school go. Needless to say, I transferred my child out of that school immediately.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2010

Overall I had a very good experince and my child learned a lot. My child attended Kindergarten. Mrs. Gordon is a phenominal teacher. The preschool and kindergarten classes are ran well and the teachers are great. I can't speak on the other grade levels. It seems like a good school for K through 1st grade. Some of the other teachers a rude and the secretary in the office is rude and hardly ever smiles. The school has a new principal, this was her first year. She is nice and a good listener. Needs more parent involvement. And I wish the teachers would stop yelling at the kids and rushing them through breakfast. They run meal time like a boot camp. I understand there is a schedule to keep but how would they like it if there boss were yelling at them when they are trying to eat. Good grief.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

This is a great school with great teachers. My children went to this school and now I have grandchildren going here. The teachers do not give up on our children and they stay at Foster because they care.


Posted September 10, 2009

Mr. Garcia did a great job of turning the school around and helping us reach Recognized for the first time. The teachers where nice and the my kids had great scores on the Taks test.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

I love this school! My boys have attended another AISD elementary school and Foster is a more friendly, open environment. My children have not only thrived at this school, they have achieved and excelled. I love Foster!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2007

My child has been at Foster for 3 years. The teachers my son has had have been wonderful! They care about the children they teach! I think Foster provides a little below average education. Yes there is room for improvement Like Arlington Children getting more Exercise at school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2006

A wonderful, caring environment for children. Teachers really care about the well being of the students. A great education for the children - lots of resourses available. Children seem happy, school is always clean - old building, but it is always decorated with the children's artwork, writing, and projects. My child adores her teacher and is thriving academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2006

I find teh children to be very disrespectful and there seems to be little discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2005

I am very disappointed with this school. The office staff are very rude and snobbish. Their professional rapport with parents lack authenticity and sincerity. They do not have an interest in getting to know parents of color on a personal basis. They are more interested in a dictator-type school than community/family oriented. I am not impressed.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
64%
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 83% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

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 Students78%
Female75%
Male82%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education40%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Black or African American62%
Asian86%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female66%
Male79%
Black or African American57%
Asian86%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Black or African American74%
Asian86%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English79%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education50%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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%
Female68%
Male89%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English80%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 48%
Black 27% 14%
White 17% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 33%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1025 High Point Rd
Arlington, TX 76015
Phone: (682) 867-5350

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