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Oak Park Special Emphasis School

Public | PK-5 | 689 students

 

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Posted October 25, 2012

My son is currently in PreK at this school and the only reason he is still enrolled because this is the only school that has pre-k 8-3pm. I went to this school as a kid and LOVED IT! but as a parent I do not see my son going to this school next year his two teachers are horrible with him! they are so cruel and rude to my son, the Principal however is amazing! wish I could say the same, I give them a thumbs down on their teaching. changed my sons happy face to a sad in the last five minutes because he rang a bell in the classroom! Ridiculous! Hope they fire those twO!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2006

My children used to attend at Oak Park SES but no longer attend here because the school was academically unsatisfactory. My children could not excel in this environment.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education50%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female85%
Male68%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students57%
Female51%
Male62%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female44%
Male69%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female60%
Male64%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 86% 50%
Black 9% 13%
White 4% 31%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 38%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr Arnoldo Barrera Jr
Fax number
  • (361) 878-2139

Resources

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