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Bedford Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 704 students

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Posted September 19, 2009

BH truly has the kids' best interest at heart. Best school ever!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

The teachers and principal really care about the children and go above and beyond to ensure the children get a good education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

Great principal & great teachers who really love the kids and love what they do! The school spirit is very contagious :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

Great principal and teachers. Wonderful parental support! Opportunities for the kids to gro!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

We simply have the best community you could ask for. From the top-notch teachers and administration to the wonderful kids and parents who make up the BHE family, excellence is the standard all the way around!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

great leadership + incredible teachers + great staff + challenging curriculum = a 5 star school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Bedford Heights Elementary has caring, nurturing, knowledgeable administrators, teachers, and staff. It is a pleasure to be in the building and see all the excellent learning taking place each day. We are thrilled to have our children attend such a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Bedford Heights has exceeded all of my expectations in a school. It has a great, caring principal, incredible teachers in all grades and including art/music/PE/speech, and a wonderful support staff. In addition to that, my children are able participate in a Spanish Immersion program that we have been so happy with. The parents are also extremely involved and the PTA does so much more for the kids and teachers than most other schools. I truly love Bedford Heights!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Our school is awesome because of the great number of involved parents. Our PTA, every year, gives the money to the school for ALL the fieldtrips for the year. We also supply snacks to the kindergartners, T-shirts and snacks at Field Days, and much, much more. BHE is a great school to attend!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The staff and teachers at Bedford Heights are the most talented and caring group of people! They know how to connect with our children and take the time to ensure their success. They are driven to help them all grow into the leaders of the next generation!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

It's been a third school within a 4-yr period that I've experienced as a parent. And if one considers qualities such as openess, friendlines and professionalism of administration and teachers ( I can't name anyone that would not fit in the category), variety of the after-school activities and events ( how many times .. at least 3-4 days a week I've seen principal, staff participating in shows, presentations!) , effectiveness of communication and cooperation between parents and teachers/administration ( PTA is very sctive !) creativity and innovation(Spanish-immersion program, Core Knowledge curriculum) in teaching, and a Spirit among students ( ask my both daughters - they don't see themselves anywhere else in school!) , how would I not vote Bedford Heights Elementary as the best school I've had my kids to!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Bedford Heights has the best teachers and administrators. Put them together with kids who love learning and it is a winning combination.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Bedford Heights Rocks!! The parent/teacher collaboration is incredible. We are always working together to make everyday a great learning experience for all children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Bedford Heights is the best school because teachers,parents and administration work together as a family to produce the best environment for each child and each need.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

What's not to love?? Great teachers. Great principal and vice principal. Great office staff. Great afterschool program (thanks Kim Kittle). Great Spanish Immersion program. Great parents. Great location. I pass two other elementary schools just so my son can go to this amazing school. We are proud to be Bedford Heights Bulldogs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My kids love the school, too. Everyone is so friendly. This is just a great school with people who care about kids and learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

My 19-year old attended BHE for 7 years and currently my 7-year old is in her third year at BHE. We feel very fortunate to be able to participate in the Spanish Immersion program. The teachers and other faculty are all so great - they really care about the kids and do such a good job of nurturing them both intellectually and emotionally. There are lots of outside of school activities that encourage bonding with other families and the high level of parental involvement in the school is nothing short of amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

I went there 7 years ago and it was such a great school-the teachers there are wonderful and they have a lot of great things there outside of school like carnivals, game nights, etc. Great school.


Posted August 22, 2007

Incredible school with great teachers and fantastic parent/student/teacher relations!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2007

My experience this passed semester was stupendous! My second grader did not notice the change, we came from Spanish country, her english language knowledge was moderate, but everyone help her to feel comfortable and confident. Also the teachers and the principal make a great team! I recommend this school to anyone that have plans to move in.
—Submitted by Leila Torres, 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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian86%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian89%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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
White 77% 34%
Hispanic 11% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 11%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 16%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 38%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1000 Cummings Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: (817) 788-3150

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