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Ruben Chavira Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 607 students
 

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  • my name is matthew parra i went here from 2nd grade all the way threw 3rd...

  • This is a very good school, but I disagree with some of the testing tactics...

  • I think that Ruben Chavira is awesome! I have two children that attend and...

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Posted November 12, 2011
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my name is matthew parra i went here from 2nd grade all the way threw 3rd grade my mom was the 5th grade science teacher mrs.maldonado

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Posted December 22, 2009
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This is a very good school, but I disagree with some of the testing tactics used by its administrators. Too much emphasis is placed on keeping their exemplary status. On testing days, the entire school shuts down and normal routines are not followed. One of my children is in a lower non-testing grade and his teacher is always being pulled out of class in order to help out with the upper grades. This does not benefit my child's instruction. My older child should learn how to take a test under the usual daily routine circumstances. When entering the middle school grades, life is not going to stand still for him when he is required to take a test. I think these tactics are hindering both my children and sending the younger students a negative message that they are not as important as the upper grade students.
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Posted August 3, 2009
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I think that Ruben Chavira is awesome! I have two children that attend and we have never had any problems with the teachers or staff. Communication is the key to a successful year.
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Posted September 22, 2008
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Ruben Chavira is the best school I have ever been a part of. The administration is directly involved with the students, which is not all that common. Teachers dedicate much of their 'free time' to the students, school activities, and each other. The environment at the school is positive and up-beat.
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Posted September 16, 2008
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The teachers should be rated higher. Those teachers meet and plan together. They work with the students that need help. Many of the teachers tutor without pay. Many of the teachers tutor other grade levels to help the students reach their potential. Many teachers go on week-ends at no pay to get their lessons ready for the week. Many teachers go beyond the curriculum to gain the interest of the child's learnings.
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Posted June 3, 2008
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We just moved from Del Rio to Houston and Ruben Chavira was by far the better school for my Kindergarten son. It helps that every Kindergarten teacher has an aide. Try your hardest to get Mrs. Zaragoza. She is a natural and is so loving. On another note, we had no problem dis-enrolling our son.
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Posted March 19, 2007
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This school is the better one in the district. The leadership makes a great effort to involve parents. Not as many exracurricular activities as Buena Vista, but school is by far better. Discipline is an issue, but is adistrict wide problem. Leadership works well with teachers and PTO.
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Posted August 31, 2005
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My children attended school there last school year and for the most part we loved this school. However, upon dis-enrolling my children from this school because we were moving I was treated rather rudely from the office staff.It was a bad way to end what I thought had been a great experience over all for my children. I can now see that my children are better off for our move as they have excelled quite a bit since the move to another school in a whole other school district. I do want to say that for the most part and there were a few teachers in particular who were outstanding and for that I am truly thankful! Mrs. Zaragosa is one of the best teachers my youngest child had while there!
—Submitted by Shelia H., a parent

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Posted May 20, 2005
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I have been so impressed by this school. The professional yet fun loving attitude of the staff is awesome. My son attended Kinder here and while working hard loves school. The teachers push all the children to be their best at all times. They have a gifted program starting in first grade. Being a small town we were conerned about public schools , I feel sorry for all the parents who choose private over this school. Wish we weren't moving!! They stress that everything is a choice. 'Make it a great day or not the choice is up to me' how great to learn this at such a young age. My only concern was the stressing of attendence. Yes it is important, but it is hard to explain to a 5 year old that he needs to stay home if sick when he knows he's not going to get a prize.
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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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education78%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented93%

Reading

All Students85%
Female84%
Male87%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students96%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant92%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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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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 84% 48%
White 13% 34%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 74%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/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 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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