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Elm Grove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 534 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 21, 2012

Awesome School. Teachers are the best. I absolutely love this school. Imcantthink of anything I would change.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

My pricipal treated my child like his own. I'm proud to be a part of Elm Grove and I know my son is getting the best possible education. He loves his teachers, counselor and principal!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2010

Excellent teachers, caring principal, and involved parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

The principal is great and if you could have seen their Veteran's Day program, you would have wanted every military person to see it too. Their art shows are fun to see and their art work is special
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

Elm Grove has such a wonderul administration and faculty! I know my child is getting the education he needs to learn and grow and it shows everyday. Thank you Elm Grove faculty and stuff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2010

Outstanding job on preparing our children for the future. The principal and teachers are very involved on making their childhood a memoriable one. My daughter loves going to school and I personally love the welcome she and I receive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2010

The principal and teachers are wonderful. My daughter loves going there. There is a lot of parent involvment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2010

They are very involved with the childrens education. They take all steps necessary to make sure that all children suceed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

This is our first year at Elm Grove and the staff is great!!!! I love the teachers and the administration who genuinely care!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2010

My principal is committed to our children's success. In addition, the teachers are also as committed and are always looking at ways to improve and keep the kids excited in everything they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

top ratings & great teachers. The principal is excellent too!


Posted May 6, 2010

I enjoy my kids attending Elm Grove Elem. The teachers are very nice and very helpful. My kids always come home with something good to say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Great staff and a fun place to learn! Our kids love EGES.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

An excellent-rich learning environment! The chidren's education is truly top priority at Elm Grove Elementary. Every staff member dedicates his/herself to 'raising the bar' each and everyday. That kind of dedication shines brightly within EGE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

The teachers are great and the families are very involved!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I have a child with some classroom challenges, and every teacher we've had at Elm Grove have been wonderful wtih her! Even though the teachers have way too much to do and not enough time they've TAKEN the time to work with her needs to give her a great education. The school leadership has been very supportive as are all the staff there... as a parent you can't ask for a better environment for your child. I love Elm Grove!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

They first helped my daughter when she had dislexia. She has blossomed into a beutiful 15 yr old and does not need any dislexia classes anymore the teachers are wonderful. The teachers are wonderful with my 10 year old that goes there now and has been on top of his assignments - has emailed me to let me know things and have stayed after when he has need help or to catch up on homwowork. The staff at Elm Grove are wonderful and will miss them dearly when he goes to 6th. I hope that they will have as wonderful teacher as they have had years to come. A+ A+ school!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

I love everything about the school! The teachers are awesome, the principal is the best. My daughter actually looks forward to going to school everyday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

Great teachers, great principal, great parent involvement, outstanding kids!!! What's not to love?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

We enjoy sending our kids to school at Elm Grove because we now know what a great atmosphere they have to offer our kids now. The teachers and staff communicate well with me...and as a parent that's important becasue it help me to better communicate with my kids. And I can really see the effort my kid's teachers give to help my kids to do their best and be there best and I really appreciate that a lot. Elm Grove ROCKS! ~Cyndi
—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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

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

All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female92%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 74% 34%
Hispanic 23% 48%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 11%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 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
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