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Giesinger Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 604 students

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Posted December 21, 2012

MRS. HAMILTON BEST TEACHER AT BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!!! As a new parent with children that had just moved to America from another country where English nor Spanish is the primary language, the teachers and staff have opened up and been very patience and helpful with teaching my daughter. I also love this school because of the diversity unlike other school that said there ESL programs is targeted towards Spanish language Giesinger is totally different and accepted that my daughter primary language is not Spanish. She comes home everyday excited with what she is learning and love explaining what her day is full of, she really like when she can tell the class what certain things are in her language. I am just grateful and blessed to have my daughter enrolled in this wonderful school with the BEST TEACHER MRS. HAMILTON 2nd grade class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

This is a great school. All three of my children have attended this school. My youngest is currently going there and loves it. The teachers and staff are great and care very much for the education of the children. My oldest is in High school now and when she travels to Giesinger with me it is amazing how many of the staff still remeber her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2008

My grandson goes to this school and I have been there several times and met with faculty and staff and have found them to be helpful and kind. The school is clean and rooms easy to find. My grandson is taught well and treated with kindness.


Posted June 26, 2008

this is the school i pictured my son going to it's the best. pre-k was wonderful with mrs. lehr and i know kinder will great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2005

My son attends Pre-K and I have been a bit disillusioned with his teacher. But overall I believe it is academically superior to other schools in the area
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

I think this school is great! the teachers are wonderful. I was so happy going there. I was acctually happy to go to school in the morning. all of the staff members are understanding and nice. I have to compliment Kathy Schultz for being the greatest teacher ever. I give this school a 10 for exelence.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students93%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 50% 34%
Hispanic 31% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 20%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 54%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 31%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2323 White Oak Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
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Phone: (936) 709-2600

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