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Washington Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 403 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 5, 2013

My son is in Kindergarten at Washington. I don't feel that he has learned much more than he had already learned in Pre-K. They also don't communicate well with the parents on ANYTHING, we just got a simple paragraph in the (not so weekly) newsletter saying what all of the kindergarten classes were learning. Letters to parents come late. Example: This week the kids were supposed to dress different each day - (that's what it said in this MONDAY's newsletter) but there would be a separate sheet given that would let us know what to dress them in. Today is TUESDAY & I still don't know how to dress him. I guess he just won't take part this week since I guess I will not be getting the paper. They have only sent out 1 lunch/breakfast menu all year long. Oh, and make SURE that you put money on your child's lunch card, even if you send their lunch with them daily, because you WILL get a note sent home each day saying there is a zero balance and you will get an automated phone call every night saying the same! It drove me crazy!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2008

This is a great school. My son is in second grade. His teacher is very supportive and she always motivate him to do his best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

This is a great school. My son has been going here since he started school and they have worked with him through his disabilities and diabeties. They encourage their students to do their best and also for the parents to get involved with their child. They are one of the best in Big Spring, Texas. They believe in the child and want the child to succeed not like other cities that really act like they do not care.
—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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
91%

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 88% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

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Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

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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 Students52%
Female61%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female85%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black or African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students63%
Female74%
Male53%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education17%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented80%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 Unacceptable".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 48%
White 32% 34%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 70%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 18%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1201 Birdwell Ln
Big Spring, TX 79720
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Phone: (432) 264-4126

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