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I am in love with the principal she is the best I love this school
—Submitted by a parent
School is not the problem, the assistant principal E**** is! Watch out! Other than that, any child would be okay.
—Submitted by a parent
I like the diversity at Pearcy. The school isn't crowded. I like the PTA events throughout the school year. I like being able to communicate easily with the teachers through daily planners, email, or meetings. I like the automated calling system. It lets me know if my child arrived at school tardy or important information as needed. Having lunch with my child in the cafeteria is now much more pleasant since the removal of the noise control light. The teachers seems to have it together.
—Submitted by a parent
I too agree that the teachers are wonderful at Pearcy however the prison like enviroment of the cafeteria is really taking a toll on my children. The 6th grade is not allowed to talk at all and is severly disciplined for any talking they are also NOT allowed any recess time until Friday and that is only the last 20 minutes of the day.....I dare any of you to go to work for 8 hours a day and not say a word. How depressing that would be. My 2nd and 4th grader are also in assigned seats at lunch and they must all face forward. Why??? Noone seems to have a good answer. The vice principal, Mr. Egner is in charge of all of this as well and seems to quite enjoy this control much to the parents objections and complaints. I have twice this year asked him for a meeting and he never returns my calls and acts as if I have never asked for anything whenever he see's me volunteering in the school. I believe they will soon have a hard time keeping the wondeerful teachers they have.
—Submitted by a parent
Although the teahcing is good my child is complaning about lunch. It seems every one's child is complaning about that. I have been getting complaints fromm my child about how when the whole cafeteria is loud they all get punished. It's not fair that they all have to be quiet, because the only reason it's so lound is because the whole school is eating at the same time! I will be thinking about moving my child to a different school.
—Submitted by a parent
Teachers care about the kids and make them want to achieve their goals
—Submitted by a parent
Pearcy Elementary is a great school with a dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent
My child attends Pearcy & loves coming to school, but it seems my childs self esteem has changed lately because it is felt he/she cannot meet the standards of the cafteria rules. It is one thing to discipline for fighting, throwing things, but for a child to be disceplined for talking in the cafeteria when its felt the noise is too loud when do the students get to be sociable besides recess? Sincerly
—Submitted by a parent
I have been impressed so far with Pearcy. After a 2 year absence, my daughters came back to a new principal and assistant principal, and I could tell there had been a positive change. I felt good about the teachers and I'm sure it will be a smooth school year.
—Submitted by a parent
The only thing I can say about Pearcy this year is that the teachers are great.. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent
I see no signs of prejudice at this school at all. I have never seen a school where it is almost impossible to get in or out of in the afternoon because the parents care enough to want to pick their children up from school every day. The teachers rely on the daily interaction with the parents to ensure the best possible education for their students. The parents (dad and mom) listen to the teachers and ensure the best possible environment for learning for their child. I am proud to be a Pearcy Eagle parent!
—Submitted by a parent
My daughter started her Kindergarten year a Pearcy. She was very nervous but because the teachers are so wonderful, they made her feel at home. Mrs. Tapp is an exceptional lady, She was my principal when I was in elementary school. She loves kids and loves her school, and is very dedicated to what she does. The Pearcy staff is very nice and helps you in whatever you may need help on.
—Submitted by Tiffany Nail, a parent
Barbara Tapp is an awesome principal who takes a genuine interest in the students. Attitude is reflective of leadership and the attitude at Pearcy is defiantly positive. I have three 'eagles' who are flying high because they are at Pearcy.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
72 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
72 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.
87 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
83 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.
77 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
77 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
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2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
75 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 83% in 2011.
82 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
84 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
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 82% |
| Male | 77% |
| Black or African American | 70% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Special education | 54% |
| Not special education | 85% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 75% |
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
| All Students | 81% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black or African American | 81% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Special education | 46% |
| Not special education | 88% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 56% |
| Proficient in English | 84% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 81% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
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 | 84% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black or African American | 82% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 83% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 33% |
| Proficient in English | 87% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 84% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 89% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 83% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 89% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 40% |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 89% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 87% |
| Black or African American | 93% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 60% |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| 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 | 90% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black or African American | 89% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 75% |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 90% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black or African American | 94% |
| Asian | 80% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 94% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 88% |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 84% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 82% |
| Black or African American | 77% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 87% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 87% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 88% |
| Proficient in English | 84% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 84% |
| Gifted/talented | n/a |
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 | 88% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 85% |
| Black or African American | 93% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 88% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 87% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 88% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 94% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Special education | 67% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 94% |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38% | 14% | ||
| White | 26% | 34% | ||
| Hispanic | 24% | 48% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 13% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 2% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 14% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 14 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 6% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 25% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 28% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 25% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 16% | N/A | 19% |
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