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Polser Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 510 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 5, 2012

My kids love this school. All the teachers have been helpful each year in working with my two boys, who don't really like homework but the teachers always seem to find a way to get through to them. Mrs.Fry, the principal is awesome & very caring. And the PTA is super active and works to keep Polser up to par with other area schools even though we have some low socioeconomic students. A great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2012

I am not understanding at ALL why this school is rated a 5....there must be some terrible mistake and if I knew how to fix it I would immediately. Polser is a great school. My two daughters attended here a few years ago but then we relocated to another state and without hestitation I would send them back to attend this school in a second. The principle Ms. Fry is very caring to all the students, she knows them all by name and she knows the parents as well. She doesn't hide out in her office as some principles do. The PTA and parent support is wonderful. This school offers great diversity, is immaculate, the teachers are caring and wonderful....I am telling you the rating is NOT accurate this has to be an 8 or 9 school easily....I will work on figuring out how to fix this horrible injustic with this unfair rating that could deter people!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2010

I think Polser is a GREAT school, I like the faculty and the one on one attention my children and I receive when needed! I volunteer my time when I can and there is a great OPEN DOOR policy with teachers and front office staff! My son said LUNCH could be better! lol :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2010

I have two children in Polser Elementary and have been attending for 2 years total now. We really like the teachers we've had and the principal and staff really seem to care about each child's welfare. They have high standards for the kids to adhere to and that is good for my two rowdy boys. The level of experience of the teachers seems very good. The parent involvement & PTA is strong here, which is a good thing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2010

We love Polser! It's a great school with a wonderful faculty! It's a very family-friendly school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2010

Both of my kids went to Polser Elementary. Great teachers, good disipline, a very good school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2009

We moved here from out of state. School is clean very well maintained. Education seems to be on target. However, it seems as though some of the teachers have the mentality of the grade they are teaching. Teachers gossiping where children can hear them. Not professional! Teachers have favorites and do not hide it.. the other children see this and makes them feel uncomfortable. The front office staff very kind and helpful. The Nurse, communicate very well with the parents incase something may come up. The concept of 'Kids with Character' is great.. really to bad that some of the teachers don't have character to adhere to like the children do. That's my two cents... just glad its the end of the year and we get a break !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2006

Polser is a great school. This is our second year here .We were in New Jersey earlier and if I compare it is definitely better here.The teachers are not as stressed out as they were in NJ. The best part is that the teachers are so communicative with the parents.My kids a re happy here. All the school staff takes a personal interest in your child and my child feels safe and secure here and so do we parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

Good school. Not great. Very involved PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2005

My child has been at Polser for 5 years. The school has a very caring staff and a great economically and culturally diverse student population. The PTA is very involved and works closely with the administration to help give a good education to all kids.
—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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

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 81% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

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

All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Black or African American44%
Asian100%
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American83%
Asian75%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education33%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female94%
Male80%
Black or African American83%
Asian89%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education83%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asian88%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African American85%
Asian60%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 "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
White 41% 34%
Black 27% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 4%
Hispanic 14% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 32%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1520 Polser Rd
Carrollton, TX 75010
Phone: (469) 713-5978

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