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Spring Garden Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 659 students

 
 
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Posted September 18, 2008

The best elementary school in the HEB district! Highly qualified teaching staff and very caring! My daughter struggled at first and came out shining in the end! The dedication is awesome, your child can benefit from what I believe is a top rated school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

A great school with dedicated teachers. Offers about the same extracurricular as all elementary schools, which is limited. Well kept and Mr. Johnson (custodian) is a real asset, keeps everything running and really loves the kids! One thing they could look at is tailoring the academic approach as student population changes. There have been some major demographic changes at this school and within the district - doing it the same old way may not be as effective with some students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

Spring Garden is a fantastic school. The teachers really care about the children. The school offers so much more than just 8-3 classes. The Extended Day program is in my opinion one of the best I've ever seen. My children love going to Extended day after school and often complain that they are not ready to leave when I pick them up because they are having so much fun. The extended day program tutors and helps with homework so when we get home at night we can have quality family time instead of rushing to get homework done. There is also Beach club on Mondays and Cougar choir. The gifted/talented program is one of the best in the state. Lots of fun and lots of education! What more could a parent ask for?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2007

Spring Garden is absolutely the best elementary school in our District! Thank you to the faculty and administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2007

This school has gone downhill is the last few years. Once the best, now second-tier. Hopefully the new principal can raise the standards to where they once were.
—Submitted by Jim O., a parent


Posted June 24, 2007

My daughter just completed her first year at Spring Garden and I am really impressed with the school. The teachers are great and the PTA very active.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2006

My daughter loves her teacher. She is very successful. My only concern is about differentiation. My daughter is capable of doing the next grade level of work, yet,there has been little, if any differentiation in the classroom. I believe she needs to be more challenged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2006

My son had great success here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

Little extracurricular activities - no apparent rewards/recognition for academic achievement - why ?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

No extra curricular activities at all - unsafe front curb and traffic on central is going too fast
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2005

I feel like this school has some really dedicated teachers. Lots of volunteering parents to help with social functions while teachers focus on teaching. Very well kept school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2005

this is a quality elementary school that really fosters parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2004

Spring Garden has been wonderful. My son has attended PK and K and is currently in after school care as well. The extended day program is wonderful and I can not say enough food things about the teachers and staff. The focus on education is appropriate but I think that the push for higher test scores sometimes interferes with the actual learning process. The push to do well on test is put ahead of the actual retention of knowledge. All around this is a great school!
—Submitted by Barbara V., a parent


Posted April 20, 2004

have put two children through Spring Garden -- it's an amazing school. just a wonderful wonderful place for kids to learn and grow. highly recommend it.
—Submitted by Mark R, a parent


Posted February 10, 2004

Education is the priority at Spring Garden. Safety/security are enforced. The campus is up to date. The music program could use a change in direction/teaching method. Principal is fairly new (2years) and young.
—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.

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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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

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 81% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
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

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
99%

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 Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education56%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education88%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students81%
Female74%
Male88%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education63%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education63%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students86%
Female80%
Male90%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education57%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education85%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 "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 55% 31%
Hispanic 22% 50%
Black 14% 13%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 28%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 16%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 35%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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2400 Cummings Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: (817) 354-3395

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