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Schuster Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 273 students

 

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Posted August 12, 2012

School stuff is frendly, teachers are great, except Anthony Tomasheski, the principal. He is rude, especially to boys. I wish I had reported him for the way he treated my son, we had just moved to El Paso and didn't know I could voice my opinion to EPISD, I'm so glad we moved and went to the YISD
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2011

Schuster Elementary School is Wonderful Principal Mr. T is the greatest Principal and Just Wonderful with the Students. The other staff members are the best. I couldn't say anything bad about this school. Now if you have a student that has had problems with a previous school or teacher this school and its staff ARE THE GREATEST EVER THEY CARE ABOUT THEIR STUDENTS BEST OF EVERYTHING TO MR. T AND THE STAFF AND TEACHERS GO PATRIOTS!!!!!


Posted May 16, 2009

Great school, Academically recognized, teachers care about their students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2006

Great concept with micro-society available for upper grades. Teaches the children life skills used later in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2005

This school is a perfect school for students who may have learning problems. Schuster is a small school with a very caring and loving faculty.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English87%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students85%
Female92%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female100%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 83% 50%
White 12% 31%
Black 4% 13%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 88%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 32%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 36%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Anthony M Tomasheski
Fax number
  • (915) 759-9315

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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5515 Will Ruth Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
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