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Fannin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 436 students

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Posted January 10, 2008

Two of my children attended Fannin Elementary 1996-2006. I was very pleased with the education that they received while attending Fannin. Their teachers were very good at communicating with me and answering any questions that I asked. They were very prepared for middle school and both are taking PreAP and AP classes. The level of committment by other parents was the only concern that I had. Some children are aware that they can only be disciplined to a certain degree and take advantage of the system. Parents would tell me that as long as the child was at school then it was the schools responsibility to discipline the child and they wanted no part of it. The principal was supportive of the PTA and took the time to listen to parents. What you as a responsible parent are willing to invest into your childs education is what you will receive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

Not all teachers hired are highly qualified. I am outraged that they hire teachers that do not speak English to teach bilingual classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2007

I agree. It is disappointing how discipline and incentives are handled at Fannin. The principal is not supportive of teachers. He allows and encourages students to be disrespectful to adults and other students. It is also very disappointing the principal took away recess from TAKS grades- 3-5th.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

I will have to give Fannin a poor rating. There is little communication between teachers, staff and parents. Discipline is handled poorly as well as good behavior recognition. Music, Art and PE are avaliable but once a week only. Recces is no longer avaliable to children in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades as they feel rather than getting extra excersice, they want the kids to do more learning labs. This causes the children to be frustrated and to energetic and leads to discipline problems that are sometimes out of control.
—Submitted by Shannon Buckbee, 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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
75%

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 81% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students74%
Female88%
Male61%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female87%
Male64%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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%
Female89%
Male57%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students79%
Female94%
Male62%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented89%

Science

All Students74%
Female76%
Male72%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented92%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".

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 65% 48%
Black 24% 14%
White 12% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 31%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Bryan, TX 77803
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