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Daniel Webster Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 728 students

 

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Posted May 31, 2013

The school has got to be low performing. I went to the 3rd grade awards and there was only 1 student with A honor roll, and the majority of the students received "honorable mention" (which i assume is C honor roll). Not only that, but my daughter is the top 3rd grade student, only A's but received a 67 on her math STARR test in which she stated they had not learned the material. This doesnt add up and the school only has excuses as to why the students all underperformed on the math test. My kid will never go back to this school. Oh yeah the office staff is very rude.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2008

For the most part the staff at daniel webster is very friendly. There are very few english speaking classes in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2005

Teachers are good, but school-wide there seems to be a problem w/ disciplining students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2004

I have two children in this school. the teachers are nice, but I don't care for the office staff. My kids are doing well, but the school is an underperforming school.
—Submitted by I Foster, a parent


Posted July 29, 2004

This past year for me was one to remember. I had to visit the school quite often because of other students and some staff picking on my daughter. She is a straight A student and there was a lot of drama. I can say that some things were handled to the best of there abilities others were just left alone. I have 4 children at Webster and there are days when I wish they could go some other place.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2004

I like this school because they have plenty of actitivies for the children to join. These activities keep the children busy and competitive. The school administration has been great. I wish to learn more information about how parents can volunteer for upcoming events. My child really enjoys this school and what it has to offer!
—Submitted by Victoria Williams-Voss, a parent


Posted January 28, 2004

I have 3 children going to school here. They have done great, but I have had trouble getting involved in the school. I've had several people (school employees) tell me that I can't come in and drop my children off everyday. Even though, I do have to say the teachers are great! One of my children has improved a great deal, with Ms. Harris, then again she did get teacher of the year. I do have to give credit to all the teachers though, they are great there.
—Submitted by Deborah H, 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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

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 81% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
63%
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 83% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
89%

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

All Students62%
Female61%
Male64%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education33%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students62%
Female58%
Male64%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education40%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students70%
Female66%
Male75%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education60%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 Students73%
Female77%
Male68%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male68%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students63%
Female60%
Male66%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education25%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented89%

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English83%
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

  • 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 Unacceptable".

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 54% 50%
Black 43% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 31%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 40%N/A17%
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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Yolanda Thompson
Fax number
  • (972) 794-6101

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3815 S Franklin St
Dallas, TX 75233
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