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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 472 students

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Posted January 22, 2010

The Principal is very helpful and some of the tutoring is good but I dont think it should be so hard to get help from the state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

Madderra Flournoy is a great school for kids to be. From the fun spring fling and blasts to winter wonderland carnival and 50's day. The field trips and very active staff are always fun.The entire staff work hard all year round to ensure fun in learning and preparing for the difficult TAKS test required by state. I don't think I could send my children to any other school in the district, and I will be sad when my youngest leaves the school in 2 years.
—Submitted by Sabrina Crowder, a parent


Posted January 16, 2006

I love Madderra-Flournoy. It is a school that has a very caring principal, Sarah Jaure, and very caring teachers. We have had so much fun with the Winter Wonderland Carnivals and Sring Flings and Last blasts of summer and the 50's Days, and every fun field day held there at the school. I am happy with all the faculty, and the fun and the education that is given to my children. My son just moved on from the school up to the next grade level but my daughters are still there. I would recommend Madderra-Flournoy to any parent coming this way or just looking to a great school. With the T.A.K.S. tests so difficult for our young children, all that needs to be done to prepare for and pass this test is being done at this school. Just look at there ratings in the district.
—Submitted by Sabrina Crowder, a parent


Posted May 15, 2005

My son is going to be a 4th grader and has had excellent teachers and support staff. Everyone, from the principal, to the counselor, to the teachers and assistants, appear to love their job and the children they work with.
—Submitted by Renee, 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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%
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 Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education43%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female91%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education67%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented88%

Writing

All Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
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

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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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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 82% 48%
White 15% 34%
Black 2% 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 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 85%N/A55%
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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 6%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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701 E Hayes St
Beeville, TX 78102
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Phone: (361) 362-6070

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