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B H Hamblen Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 911 students

 

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Posted August 14, 2009

Great school, I notice my daughter's expanded vocabulary and change of character. This school is 'Recognized'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2008

My two boys attend this school and i have never had any problems, and i feel my kids are secure
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2005

I know the teachers try hard on this campus. Unfortunately, there is way too much emphasis in passing the TAKS. While I know it is a very important mandated test for ALL students to pass....pulling students from different classes to strenthen in one area weakens their grades and confidence in other classes. Some students are going from failing one area, and making straight A's & B's......to struggling to pass all classes. I feel there needs to be a reform & a different approach in helping these students. I know there are no easy answers...it is simply my opinion. And I agree with needing more extra-curricular activities. Giving these students other opportunities to enjoy themselves will help them relax after straining to master test skills!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

There were many teachers at this school who were very invovled with the students and made school fun for my child. There were two teachers in particular - Mrs. Stacey Evans and Mrs. Cheryl Childs. They were the topic of our dinner discussion every night. I love knowing that my child is enjoying school. These two teachers made me feel secure that she did. The only thing I did not like at Hamblen is that there are no extra curricular activities unless your child is in ROTC.
—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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

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 88% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students88%
Female93%
Male82%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male78%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male77%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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

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
Hispanic 70% 50%
Black 23% 13%
White 6% 31%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 30%N/A17%
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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 45%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Janice Powell
Fax number
  • (281) 457-8724

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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