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Southwest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 517 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 25, 2013

There is a major problem with bullying at this school. When students get bullied and the bullying is brought to the attention of the administrators they simply say that there is not much they can do until they person who is doing the bullying physically do something. With a zero tollerance this does not have much zero tollerance. When issues began to be more than at school level it was brought to the attention of the Belton Police department where them too were unhelpful. We are living in a day and age where we need to take every act of violence serious no matter how small. I refer to the shooting in schools to where people who were bullied just ended up having enough. Luckly this hasn't happened to my child, but knowing families that it has happened to. The administration does not put the safety of the children in high regards and some teachers appear as if it is just a paycheck for them and really should not be teaching the children of tomorrow. I will say in spite of this that they seem to have a new age look on teaching with giving the children all Ipads, the problem is though it also gives access for kids to start cyberbullying, which the schools don't have any policy about.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2011

Southwest is a great school! Childrens' needs lead the staff in all decisions made. This school has a very diversified culture and is welcoming to all. Every one of my children is different and they meet the needs of them. If I ever move, I wish I could take the school with me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2011

This is a wonderful school. The staff is great. My daughter goes to school here and she loves it. Since I don't discriminate like some people. I have no problem with the location. If you have an issue than the school is not for you, but I think the academics are wonderful. My daughter is learning a lot. She is a straight A student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2010

This school is horrible. I would not suggest this school to anyone who cares about their child and/or child's education. There doesn't seem to be any challenge academically, some of the staff we've encountered don't seem to actually care for the welfare of children and the school is located in a government housing division.
—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.

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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
84%

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 88% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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%
Female78%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female69%
Male49%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Female87%
Male60%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English90%
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

  • 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 "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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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 65% 48%
White 25% 34%
Black 9% 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 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 43%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 84%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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611 S Saunders
Belton, TX 76513
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Phone: (254) 215-3500

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