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Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 766 students

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Posted February 2, 2011

DELL VALLE SCHOOL HORNSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS THE BEST SCHOOL DISTRICT MY KIDS HAS EVER HAD. Is incredible how they have worked so hard with my kids on my 1st year here in the state of TX and their grades were above of what they have now on this other school Hart Elementary school which teachers do not work at all and over the past 2 years almost 50% of the kids have not passed the state Tax test. Incredible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2011

Best School Ever!!! This is the best school in Austin TX since I1st came to the states of Tx this school has gave my kids the excellent teaches in my 1st year here in tx. Not only that but the staff is excellent great motivations for the kids my kids grades went up even when they game here without knowing ESL they learned fast. Principal's are Excellent. The Community Liaison The Best ever I've seen. 10 stars up for this school district ;)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2008

This is my child's second year attending Hornsby she is currently a 1st grader. I don't have any major complaints but I agree with the first parent that more math based curriculms would benefit the students all the way around. I do like their emphasis on reading and a few of the first grade teachers seem to have a good handle on their students disclipline wise which I definetly like. All around good school but I agree the gifted and talented programs need to be stepped up a notch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2008

My son has grown both socially and academically at HDE. The new principal is very visible and involved. I think the brighter students should have more challenged activities rather than be limited by the average student. I think a better, more clear Math curriculum would help with TAKS tests. I have seen two teachers (not my son's) who could be more discreet when correcting in front of others. We have been pleasantly surprised by our son's teachers and their caring nature.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
60%
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 Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English86%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education43%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students59%
Female61%
Male56%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education33%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education63%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education56%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female87%
Male91%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English87%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 73% 48%
Black 21% 14%
White 5% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 79%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 33%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 10%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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13901 F M Rd 969
Austin, TX 78724
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Phone: (512) 386-3650

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