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South Davis Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 675 students

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Posted September 4, 2006

I am parent at South Davis and I am not happy at all with the quality of teaching at this school. The teachers that my child has had with the exception of one has had no classroom management skills. I don't feel that my child has learned very much since he has been there and if I could I would take him to another school.
—Submitted by vickie, a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

A well-managed school,with dedicated teachers and involved parents. A good all-year round extra-cullicular program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2005

The teachers at south davis really care about my children. However my children have sometimes picked up bad language from other children around them in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2004

I think that South Davis is a great school. The teachers go above and beyond their job description to make sure that the children enjoy themselves while they are learning. My son loves it here and so do I.
—Submitted by Amy Long, a parent


Posted September 13, 2003

My daughter started this school at the end of her 1st grade year and had a wonderful teacher who helped her adjust from a private school to public school, she is now in 3rd grade and loves her school and all the teachers she has had while there, her grades have been wonderful and she is well encouraged and supported by the great staff at this school.
—Submitted by Amy Keller, a parent


Posted August 5, 2003

My daughter, who is now getting ready to start the 5th grade, started school at South Davis. Everything from the cirriculm to the teachers is excellent. Every year she has had an awesome teacher. I would recommend this school to anyone who moves into the area. The teachers every year have gone above and beyond their call of duties! I commend them every year!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students65%
Female56%
Male73%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 Students79%
Female74%
Male83%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students62%
Female55%
Male66%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education40%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female57%
Male74%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education38%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male69%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 "Academically Acceptable".

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 55% 48%
Black 24% 14%
White 18% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 40%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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2001 S Davis Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: (682) 867-3800

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