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Rankin Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 737 students

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Posted January 5, 2013

Our child attended Rankin Elementary and found that our child was not given the same attention as he was a minority there. When there were cocerns we had as parents the school did nothing to correct it, in fact, even the staff played problem student situations off as though they had no record of them happening, or that is was a he said she said issue that was not given the proper importance. A reaccuring same situation merits concern in my book and this school staff doesnt seem to care. The classroom teacher was nice but, acted unaware, even when she sent notes home with our child. We believe in quality of an education and not just quantity. I gave this rating because the code of conduct they spell out in the handbook they do not follow and we know our child wouldnt lie and deserves far better out of a school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2008

Everybody knows us at this school. It is one of the best school's in Arlington, TX. The teachers really look out for the student's and the staff is truly professional. Although it is a public school, the school uniform policy gives the school a private school feel about it. When I'm at work I have peace of mind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2005

My kids have been at this school from pre-k to 6th grade. The teachers are great especially if your child has a learning problem. They have great one on one programs to help the student get ahead. They have great teacher parents relationships, it's like a big family. My daughter's reading skills needed improvement and they have worked with her year after year and is now top of her class in 3rd grade. She won the young authors contest and received first place. Overall it is a great school and the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2005

I have a good relationship with the Principal, Vice Principal, Teachers, Counselor, Secretary, & Nurse. They work very well together. They truly are a team that are dedicated to each child. The parent involvement is CRAZY! There are always TONS of parents at ALL events! There aren't a whole lot of extracurricular activities available. There is tutoring twice a week I believe. I just adore the staff. They are easy to work with and make me feel like they really care about my child. Even though she is one of hundreds.
—Submitted by Elizabeth Hendrick, 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.

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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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

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 81% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
68%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students79%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African American78%
Asian60%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female84%
Male74%
Black or African American89%
Asian40%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students67%
Female58%
Male77%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education71%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male62%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education71%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female98%
Male78%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education95%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students83%
Female85%
Male80%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students63%
Female59%
Male66%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented80%
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 Students62%
Female66%
Male57%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 77% 48%
Black 10% 14%
White 8% 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 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 56%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 90%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 33%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1900 Oleander Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: (682) 867-2800

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