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Harrell Budd Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 566 students

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Posted August 25, 2009

I attended this school when I was in the 5th grade. My child has attended Budd since Kinder and she's currentlt i the 5th grade. This school year, my 4yr will be attending the pre-k program there. From experience I know that that there teachers are commited. I have a few concerns though. There are not enough programs there. We need more parent involvement, fund raisers, and volunteers to take a different approach this year. I feel as though we are limiting our children ability to interact and socialize on a different level. Education should be excited and our babies need to learn more about teamwork and having good manners. It easy to say what should be taught at home. Sadly saying that things dont always happen that way. Good parents have better kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2009

Many things have changed I think this school has improved alot! As a parent I like how things a run! And in the lunchroom the staff make sure the students are eating! I'm glad to say my children attend Harrell Budd
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2008

This school is not a good school. They need more professional people to work there.They don't have any repect for the children. Starting from the cafeteria staff all the way to the teachers.


Posted November 2, 2004

Please! talk to your children about there day. Don't take there complaints & overlook it. My daughters 3rd grade teacher was using the word stuipd to describe her students. I had to demand a formal apology but the teacher never apolize to her students. That is terriable! And if you child needs extra help. Please commuicate with teacher by note, fax or phone call. Or your child will be pushed to the side.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
55%
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 Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented89%

Reading

All Students67%
Female65%
Male70%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students76%
Female91%
Male67%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students64%
Female86%
Male51%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education29%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students76%
Female95%
Male65%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education25%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female77%
Male76%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students65%
Female69%
Male60%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 63% 48%
Black 36% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White N/A 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 44%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 96%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 41%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 10%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2121 S Marsalis Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (972) 502-8400

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