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Gray Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 840 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 26, 2012

The 5th grade team are a dream. They've taught 2 of my children and these were their favorite years of school. They built up their confidence and learned more than any other year. Ms. Deaton, Mrs. McCorkle and Ms. Burgess show their passion every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2010

my son has been in this achool for 5 months and has been bullyed since october, and the teachers have still done nothing to stop it! they say my child is 'to sensitive' If you dont want your child to be bullyed then please find a different school...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

This school has great teachers that work really hard with the children and are very personable. My daughter has went to this school all of her elementary years and she loves it, and now my other 2 go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

This school is wonderful!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 3, 2004

The two years that my daughter went to this school she was miserable. She didn't like either of her teachers and my experience in dealing with them was frustrating. Her first teacher was inexperienced and uncooperative. The second teacher was ok but could use some improvement. They didn't have many activities and the grade average is fairly low. There are many problem children in this school and fighting was frequent.
—Submitted by James Holton, a parent


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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
96%

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 Students91%
Female86%
Male96%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male91%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students91%
Female85%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female77%
Male88%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English90%
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

Math

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 "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 67% 48%
White 23% 34%
Black 10% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 46%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 78%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 21%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
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Phone: (972) 882-7280

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