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Knox Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 654 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 17, 2011

Great school I have a 1st grader that reads very very well because of Veda Knox. Mrs Ravin is the best, she is now the principal, it seems she knows all of the kids by name and is very involved. She takes pride and it shows in her students. This school turns out some very smart kids. I love Veda Knox! My daughter loves it here also. No matter the teacher she tells me she loves that teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

Wow! While the teachers are working hard and making long strides with the children and the children are learning and it reflects by their TEA Recognized title, the office staff seems to be lacking in 'customer service' skills. They are the first impression of the skill, and if your lucky enough to get a phone answered or receive a happy greeting, you might look past them enough to see what a wonderful job the teachers are doing, in spite of....
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
94%
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%
Male89%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English79%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education17%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 74% 48%
Black 13% 14%
White 11% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 49%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: (682) 867-2051

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