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Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 806 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 12, 2010

I feel this school is by far the worst elementary school in the DISD. It's bad enough that students are getting bullied by other students...but also by teachers that don't care about their education. This school needs to be closed down if they can't find teachers that want to teach...putting students in the hallway is wrong...what is a person comes in off the street and takes them...if you don't wanna teach QUIT!!


Posted June 5, 2010

the worst,the worst the worst the worst the worst the worst the worst the worst the worst
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2010

I must say I have seen a change at Annie Webb Blanton just within the past month. There is a new assistant principal Mrs. Cruz and she is doing a fabulous job with the kids. I must say the Teachers are all doing great too. They make phone calls home and even email. Good Job Blanton.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2010

My child has been going to Annie Webb Blanton for 2 years,and I agree with the parent that gave a review in 2008. Nothing has changed, and don't even think that a teacher will return your phone calls.Look at the overall rating a 1 ! ! come on Blanton elementary,get a grip.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2008

I do not like this school because this is the 1st school that I've ever had dealings with that does not welcome their students parents to be involved in their everyday learning. This school acts as if they have something to hide, they do not want the parents to visit their children's classrooms, do not want you to eat lunch w/ your child, etc. This is precisely why they can not get their students inder control, because they don't allow the parents to be active in the students life during school hours.
—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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
61%

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 Students65%
Female69%
Male63%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education17%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students59%
Female62%
Male58%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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

Math

All Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education25%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education33%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented90%

Writing

All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education57%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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

Math

All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students72%
Female68%
Male75%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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
Hispanic 78% 48%
Black 19% 14%
White 3% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 54%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 93%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 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 31%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8915 Greenmound Ave
Dallas, TX 75227
Phone: (972) 794-1700

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