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George W Truett Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 1044 students

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Posted October 29, 2011

I attended this school when I lived in Dallas - 1st through 5th grades. It wasn't an outstanding school, but I got a good foundation there - I still remember things I learned there 40+ years ago. I'd say I learned more and faster about math than my daughter has in the Plano schools, which are considered very good. I earned two bachelors degrees from NTSU/UNT and think that Truett helped me get to where I am today. I hope the school can get the needed funding for remodeling. By the way, I drove over to my old neighborhood and to see George W Truett for the first time in years - good memories...


Posted June 4, 2009

George w truett is a terrible school. There is no communication. With the principal. The children run the school. I would not reccommend any parent have there child or children attend this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2007

Truett is like any other school in Dallas ISD...not given enough money for a budget and for keep up, but the Staff and administration tries very hard to prepare the students who attend Truett for the real world. We have a great staff and a good administration. Truett is over populated but like many other schools in Dallas ISD, Truett is overlooked by the school board. For the last bond issue that was passed, Truett only got a new A/C Unit for the building. We should have received a whole new wing to the school since we have 35 portables outside of the building. All in all, I love teaching at Truett, I just wish that the DISD school board would open there eyes and see that Truett is a great school, but needs some money and resources to let the school grow!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 28, 2007

This is my children's second year attending this school. The school seems overcrowded more each year. The school is old and needs some remodeling. I am impressed with the new principal and staff. The new principal is very involved with students. The first day of school he was at the front door assisting parents with questions. Both my daughter's teachers seem very dedicated and knowledgeable. Looks like a great 2007 so far.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2006

I have 4 step-sons who now attend Truett. I am still unhappy with the teachers, counselors and administration at the school. I homeschool my daughter and she is learning more that way then when in attendance at Truett. Truett teachers still allow students to 'act and talk ghetto'. It is my opinion that when the action is taken at the top it will change at the bottom. Teachers need to be more involved in their students daily work. If they aren't handing in homework don't wait until oops look who is repeating the grade. They need to contact parents the 1st time papers are missing. Teachers need to correct any 'ghetto' talk or action even if the child is need in your class or you're waiting by the tree for that child to be picked up.
—Submitted by Pat, a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

My kids went to this school when I was in this area. It was an okay school. I also went there when I was in the Kindergarten and first grade and it hasn't changed much. The school is VERY old and needs some work done to it. When my daughter went there I had lots of problems with the teachers being very 'ghetto' and not professional. Especially the subs. They even yelled and cursed at the kids at time. I was not happy with that and when we moved from that area I was kind of happy to leave the DISD school district all together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2004

The teachers are great at Truett. However, there are too many students for the size of the building. Overall, the school is orderly, quiet, and well-managed. The major problems with Truett are 1) a controlling, insincere assistant principal 2) filthy restrooms and cafeteria 3) unkempt landscaping and 4) an auditorium with no sound system. Too bad a little money couldn't be spent to update this school or lower the student population. Also, a major help would be to get rid of one of the assistant principal. She has caused low morale for the teachers.
—Submitted by Casandra Phillips, a teacher


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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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
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

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
54%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black or African American82%
Asian71%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education57%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black or African American74%
Asian86%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education75%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education57%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students55%
Female51%
Male60%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Special education36%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented88%

Writing

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Special education43%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented86%

Reading

All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented90%

Science

All Students66%
Female58%
Male74%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented86%
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 52% 48%
Black 42% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 53%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1811 Gross Rd
Dallas, TX 75228
Phone: (972) 749-8000

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