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Hodges Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 847 students

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Posted October 20, 2009

My siblings & I attended the school when we younger and now both my boys do. I have one in 4th grade and the other in 1st and they too love the school & all the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Our family is now entering into the third generation at Ed Hodges. It has wonderful teachers, principal and staff that care about their students. Recent remodeling has made it an even better learning facility. Have one gifted child and one with dyslexia, they both receive all the tools they need to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2009

As a student of this school myself, I have the best memories. My children also attended, as well as currently my granddaughter. The teachers do there job & they make sure you have a great learning experience at the same time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2008

This school has always been a great school. I have seen even more great strides this last school year. The teachers are there to teach, they love the kids and treat everyone with respect.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

Hodges has wonderful programs for all the kids. I have 1 gifted, 1 dyslexic and 1 average student. They each treated as individuals and given the time and attention needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

This is a good school. A lot of the teachers are very involve with the subjects/students that the teach. I feel the Teachers/Principals are there for the love of their job and the students they instruct on a daily basis.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

I have had 3 students at Hodges. It is a wonderful school for all children. I have a Gifted child and 1 that struggles. They have both been treated with the respect and challanged on thier own level to reach the next level. Awesome leadership and wonderful staff. Very friendly and easy to comunicate with.
—Submitted by Julie, 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.

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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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

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 Students79%
Female83%
Male74%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education17%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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%
Female85%
Male85%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education73%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education88%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female97%
Male88%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female100%
Male88%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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%
Female94%
Male84%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 51% 48%
White 29% 34%
Black 19% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 21%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 70%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 47%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX 75180
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Phone: (972) 290-4040

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