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Dessau Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 596 students

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Posted December 8, 2008

Class sizes are just a little too big and this area of town continues to struggle with the diversity issues as a wide range of races, incomes, and cultures feed into this school. The teachers and staff are friendly and helpful and I have always liked my child's teacher. However, my kids would be in a private school if I could afford it as I feel they are getting behind for lack of attention to their specific needs. For a public school, it is good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2005

Ms. Wakim is an excellent teacher
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 30, 2005

My son attended Dessau Elementary last year for his fourth grade. We're pleased with the education, environment and the care he received in the school.
—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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
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 Students76%
Female70%
Male81%
Black or African American56%
Asian77%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female80%
Male94%
Black or African American72%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English86%
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

Math

All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Black or African American62%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education78%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African American62%
Asian79%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education75%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African American74%
Asian88%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English79%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education73%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education77%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 48%
Black 18% 14%
White 15% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 34%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 74%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 35%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1501 Dessau Ridge Ln
Austin, TX 78754
Phone: (512) 594-4600

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