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Bebensee Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 787 students

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Posted August 7, 2008

I have had two children go through Bebensee. I have seen many changes over the years. On the whole Bebensee is a very good school. Our students come from varied home situations and the teachers try to make school the best part of their day. Like every school one or two teachers creep in that are there for the pay and summers off but they don't stay long. I see many bright and exciting days ahead for the students and Bebensee.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

I had posted a negative review about this school three years ago. However, the change in administration seems to have made a difference. My children are enjoying school more than evver, and there seems to be a pretty good community spirit in this neighborhood for a change.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2007

My children have attended Bebensee for the past 2 years. With new Principal and Vice Principal, I have seen the whole atmosphere change. The office staff have been welcoming. The Nurse has been wonderful identifing health issues with my children. My children have had outstanding teachers. The 1st and 2nd grade teachers have made my children excited about school and eager to come every morning. I am grateful to the staff and faculty for making my children value the importance of education. I am grateful that they have qualified teachers who recognize the individual needs of the students.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted December 13, 2006

Bebensee's test scores definetly reflect the teachers,they are poor to say the least.I am however impressed with the music teachers and their program.This school is one of the worst AISD has to offer,we will be moving this year just to get out of Bebensee and hopefully AISD all together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2006

My child learned more and did more projects,book reports etc in lower grades than she is currently doing in the 5th. It appears that they do less work but are graded harder. A few of the classes do not send homework and have provided no information about the curriculum or what is being taught. My child indicates that they don't go outside much and in Gym the teacher spends more time talking than allowing exercise. If they allowed children more time to release some of the energy they probably would have less behavioral problems. To much time is focused on receiving negative marks and the TAKS instead of teaching the children the fundamentals. Several of the teachers are not friendly and have a negative demeanor. The teachers definately stick together and try to cover themselves. I was warned by other parents but didn't have much choice.
—Submitted by Lynnette Johnson, a parent


Posted December 1, 2006

It's definitely better this year, with some different staff in place at the highest levels. Then again, it might just be the grades our kids are in. Our 3rd grade teacher is much better than the one we had for 2nd last year. 1st grade is still great as always.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2006

The room teacher had no control over the children, and seemed to not care. At least there is a new principal. My family will be moving soon, to allow for better education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2006

my child has been here since kindergarten, she is now in 2nd grade. We love Bebensee, she looks forward to going everyday, her teachers have been great, and they have a lot of different learning ideas that they do with the kids everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2006

This school has been amazing. We were displaced by the hurricane and it is the greatest thing to happen to us. Dr. de Jesus, the principal and the teachers are the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2005

The current Principal, 2005-2006 school year, is an excellent administrator. The school offers an academically stimulating learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

Unfortunately, I haven't had the same great experience at Bebensee. The 5th grade teachers act like they aren't there to help our children succeed. That is their duty and job and should be their heart's desire but it's not or it wasn't last year. I'm hoping this 6th grade team of teachers are much more enthusiastic with their career and do what they were hired for...to help our children succeed!! My child has attended Bebensee for three years and so far, I'm not impressed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2005

I have two children at Bebensee. The Teachers are wonderfull. Bebensee has a very open and friendly atmosphere. However academically the school is going down hill. We have a new Principal and I am looking forward for him to make a lot of positive chenges.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2004

This is a very good school. Everyone there is very friendly and very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

My daughter has been there for 1st and 2nd grade and has loved it. The teachers are top notch and really have alot of interest in the children!! Sadly we are moving and have to change schools. She will miss Bebensee!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2004

This is an excellent school. I went to Bebensee K-6 grade and I loved it. I learned so much and had a great time. Those were the best times of my life. Now I am in college at the University of Houston and I am still using the things I learned at Bebensee here in college. When I have children someday, I plan tomove back to Arlington so that they can experience Bebensee the way I did.
—Submitted by Stephanie Tate, a former student


Posted October 7, 2003

The sixth grade teachers are the best I have seen.
—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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
89%

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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

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 81% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

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 Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asian83%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male71%
Black or African American80%
Asian83%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English78%
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 Students80%
Female77%
Male82%
Black or African American65%
Asian88%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education100%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black or African American63%
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education43%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English88%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Black or African American83%
Asian90%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
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 Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
Black or African American55%
Asian92%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American75%
Asian83%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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 34% 48%
Black 33% 14%
White 23% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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) 20%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 58%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 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5900 Inks Lk Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
Phone: (682) 867-5100

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