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Vista Academy of Coppell

Charter | K-5 | 205 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

After trying 2 others school, one Charter & one regular public school in the Lewisville District, we found Vista! The principal is very professional and he 100% supports the teachers and staff. The teachers my daughter has had are great! We have not experienced all the teachers yet, but the ones we've come across are awesome! The school itself is smaller and older than most public schools but the teachers and their criteria make up for it. What she is learning on her homework is something I would normaly find in a Montessori type setting where the challenges are raised again and again and yet the children seem to respond. The music and Arts director is the best! The teachers go above and beyond for my daughter and know what she needs to stay challenged. My son will be attending in 2 years!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2013

Excellent Campus in Edinburg! I debated for 6 months when I heard Vista was coming to Edinburg.. and I made the final decision to place my child there and it was the absolute BEST choice I have ever made. Smaller class sizes, down to earth students and teacher. My little girl has NEVER been happier! Thank you teachers, administration and staff at Vista of Edinburg!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2013

I have 2 children that were coming out of Private Christian School. I tried public school in Coppell and made it exactly 7 weeks. We were miserable there and they do not give letter grades. I began looking and found Vista. My son not only fit right in but comes home happy every single day. He does not mind the homework and has made great friends. I just moved my Daughter there after seeing how wonderful the school really is...I really never thought we could all be so happy!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2012

Vista is a charter school, which esentially means they are funded by the state, same as a public school. Yes, they have smaller class sizes compared to public schools however there are many children placed in this school that are disrputive and were unable to function in a public school setting. These disruptive children affect the other children's ability to learn. Many parents act as if this is a private school by bringing their children fast food lunches daily due to no cafeteria. This is a glorified public school in a church. there is favortism given to certain parents and children due to "donations" being made. They seem to focus on filing seats rather than individual needs and there is a high teacher turn over with allot of inexperienced teachers.


Posted May 9, 2011

Dedicated staff, small class sizes and an organized environment to execute a great education! Our two kids have attended this campus the last two years and although all schools have areas of improvement, this campus sets the bar for making a point to KNOW each child. A detail which is important to ensure every child has the opportunity to not only succeed, but to be challenged and EXCEL! Far better tact than an alternate charter we recently left, just a few blocks away. We take great pride in being heavily involved in our kid s education...and YES, we love homework! But a healthy balance is important for young kids who need their sleep too. We feel our children receive a well rounded education....encouraging eager and inquisitive minds .Kids who love to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2011

This is a great school for kids to be in ..For the kids it is more like their second home..that is how comfortable they feel in there. the Teaching staff are wonderful and they know their job very well. My kids are going to this school and I know that i could not have chosen better for them. The principal Mr Sisk is one person u can trust ur children with for their all round development. Great job Vista...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2010

I love this school. My kids have had no problems at all. The teachers like thier job. This is not the case at every school my kids have been. Thank you VISTA
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Great School. I love knowing that my kids are getting a great education at a school . Vista Coppell is the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2009

This is our first year at Vista Academy (now called of Coppell). So far, we are very satisfied and happy with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

Small class size. Great teachers. Good behavior rewards. Great test scores. I love this school for my daughter. Thanks Vista for coming to Carrollton
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2009

This is our first year at this school and we like it. I love the small classroom size and the one on one attention. We plan on keeping our child here in this school.
—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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
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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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

17 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

18 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 Students81%
Female100%
Male63%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 "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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 34% 34%
Black 32% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 16% 4%
Hispanic 16% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 0%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 23%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 50%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 50%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 0%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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140 S. Heartz Rd.
Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: (972) 393-3077

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