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Anderson Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 892 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 9, 2013

The most beneficial way of handling the high ESL population would be to include English speakers in Spanish classes with the goal for English speakers to attain Spanish fluency and vise versa. The job market in TX and other states is far more open to those who are bilingual, and elementary school is the perfect time to attain another language (the US is backward in this regard). I would love for my children to pick up any Spanish, but they haven't because the school completely divides the children by language. All English or all Spanish. The staff are friendly. The school has several activities over the year, though I feel they're bent more toward entertainment than toward education. The teachers' communication has improved; they send home weekly newsletters. The PTO struggles since the school boundaries encompass a huge geographical area. The school website is seriously underused as a tool for communication between parents and the administration. The school could be much better about maintaining specific and timely communication with parents. I have to call in to find out the bus has a flat, etc.? It's not bad, but there's room for improvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2012

By stating that the school focuses on Spanish, I hadn't yet read the prior review in which they stated the focus is on ESL...that is EXACTLY what I meant! Everyone in America should speak English!!! Our children's education shouldn't be compromised! My daughter learned more Spanish this past year which is good but I would of prefered her to learn to read & speak proper English as a 1st priority!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2012

This school is too focused on English as a second language programs. If your child already speaks English they will fall behind at this school. This should really be a specialty/focused school and Conroe ISD should give parents the option of sending their children elsewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2010

Iam an ex student now I attended Anderson from Pre-K-4 and i have been out of there for abuot 8 years now. My brother is currently at Anderson now and i go and visit all the time and it's good to see some of the same teachers when I was there still there teaching, meaning the school is a great school to stay there as long as they have. My brother is learning so much and just getting smarter thanks to the teachers and staff here. They take their time teaching their students and really enforce No Child Left Behind. The staff is always there helping and supporting every child and every child's need. The Special Education team si a wonderful group and makes sure each student is reaching theur goal along with more goals that their teachers know they can accomplish. They never give up on their students expecting high and knowing their students can accomplish anything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2010

its a fabulous and a awesome school to be in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

My grandson excelled this past year. Awesome teacher, classmates, office personnel and principal


Posted July 30, 2007

Anderson's special education department was wonderful for my son. They actually listen to the parents input and take it to heart. My son was in Life skills. I knew he was capable of more. I requested he be placed in Resource class and they put him in resource for reading and math. He has progressed so much in 6 months, that it really amazed me. I really owe this to the wonderful teachers in Resource and Life skills, and a special thanks to the Diagnostician also. She takes a special interest in the kids and leaves the parents with a comforting feeling. The principal keeps the parents informed of any information that they need to know also. This school goes above and beyond. Thank you to the special ed department, diagnostician and the principal, from one grateful parent.
—Submitted by darlene Woods, 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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

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

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education40%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education40%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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
Hispanic 75% 48%
White 19% 34%
Black 5% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 61%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1414 E Dallas
Conroe, TX 77301
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Phone: (936) 709-5300

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