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This is the best school I could ask for my 9 year old to attend. They have met and exceeded any and all expectations. I have had my daughter in 3 previous schools and have gotten soo frustrated with the lack of concern and care and dedication. I am soo happy I have found this school, and am able to transfer her to this school. I just wish I could find a house to rent in this school area so it wasn't quite a drive to get her to school. All I can say is I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!! It's the BEST!!!
—Submitted by a parent
We LOVE this school! We just moved here from another state and have been welcomed with open arms. The school staff is awesome. Wonderful principal & asst. principal. So thankful for such a great school!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent
I love this school! I have my child on transfer every year so he can go here with family. My son graduated the 1st grade this year. His teacher was Meg Anderson and might I say I wish all teachers were as wonderful as she is. She genuinely cares about her students and pays attention to their intelligence level. She did more to challenge my son every day than most teachers would. On his last day of school he was easily doing second grade math.
—Submitted by a parent
This is a great school. I have my child on transfer so that he can go here with family, and I think it's well worth it. My son graduated first grade this year. His teacher was Ms. Meg Anderson and I wish all teachers were as wonderful as she is! She truly cares about her students and does a lot to challenge them every day, for example, on the last day of school my son was easily working on 2nd grade math! I couldn't be more proud. Little Elementary easily deserves 5 stars in all areas.
—Submitted by a parent
Two of my children started attending Little this year and the difference between their old school (Williams) is night and day. They are so much more happy with the treatment they have received from the whole staff and they are challenged more by the curriculum. So far, Little has been a great change for them educationally and socially and I think they will benefit greatly from having a better learning atmosphere provided at Little.
—Submitted by a parent
I love this School!! my both girls goes to this School, the teachers are very nice each of them have a excelente experience that makes this School one of the best School on this district....
—Submitted by a parent
I love Little Elementary! My son is in pre-k with Mrs. Matthews and Ms. Amy they are wonderful teachers! He loves school and he loves to learn. Great School!!
—Submitted by a parent
The PTA is very involved. They do tons of activities and seem to have really great, established relationship with the administration. I'm impressed!
—Submitted by a parent
Teachers are rude and the school has a problem controlling unruly children. The structure of the curriculum is unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent
Both of my children attended Little from K-6th grades. The faculty and staff are exceptional and always kept me informed of academic progress. My son had special needs and the teachers went 'above and beyond' to help him. Great school, great teachers, great administration.
—Submitted by a parent
Little Elementary has been a great joy to my children's education and lives. The entire staff of admins and teachers are very helpful! All of my children's needs have been meet and then some. Great Great School! Kuddos!
—Submitted by a parent
We just finished our first year there, my daughter was in Kindergarten. I was very impressed with how much she learned and how in the loop I was kept re: her progress and suggestions made for us to help her succeed. I love the school so far and am glad we moved into the area to attend it.
—Submitted by G H, a parent
Little Elementary is a great school. My son attended the school for Pre-K and Kindergarten. He has learn a lot from the schoo.
—Submitted by a parent
I have a friend whose son attends Little and they have been very impressed with the way the school met this gifted learning needs
—Submitted by a parent
Little is a great school. My daughter is in Third grade and absolutely adores her teachers. She scored very well on the Taks test and is looking forward to the Math Taks. Many thanks to Mrs. Lindley and her staff for doing such a great job.
—Submitted by Johnson Pamela, a parent
This is my children's first year at Little. This school has a great staff and principal. It is so great to see a school that is so dedicated to the children, not only in their education but in having fun as well. My kids love going to school everyday.
—Submitted by S. Rios, a parent
We moved this summer and changed from another school in AISD to J B Little. The difference is night and day! The involvement of children, staff and parents make this school a success.
—Submitted by a parent
I went to Little for 6 years and I would highly reccommend Little to anyone who wants their child to go to a awesome school! The 6th grade teachers are so awesome and I miss it so much! Mrs.Davidson rocks! -Lindsay-
—Submitted by a former student
J.B. Little is an outstanding public school. Parent and staff involvement are the keys to a successful educational experience. You can't ask for a better group of administrators or teachers. I have 3 children at J.B. Little who are very proud of their school and actually enjoy going everyday. Thanks for all the dedication and hard work the J.B. Little staff does for their students and parents.
—Submitted by a parent
I have a daughter going in to the second grade at Little. Our experience here has been awesome. Mrs. Lindley is an excellent Principal and the teachers here are outstanding. Thanks for your hard work!
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
100 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
101 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.
97 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
97 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
95 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
114 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
114 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
114 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
96 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
96 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Special education | 89% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 89% |
| Black or African American | 83% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Special education | 90% |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 90% |
| Black or African American | 75% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 90% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 89% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black or African American | 76% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 79% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | 40% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 88% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 89% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black or African American | 88% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 97% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 97% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 88% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 99% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | 89% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 83% |
| Proficient in English | 96% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 86% |
| Black or African American | 56% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63% | 34% | ||
| Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 8% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 3% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 7% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 28% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 17 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 5% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 13% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 22% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 20% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 41% | N/A | 19% |
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