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North Star Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 614 students

 

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Posted February 18, 2009

I love this school. Teachers are caring and involved, not afraid to make my child accountable and responsible for her success. She has made my child's love of learning go beyond the classroom. She wants to learn and makes it her job to explore new concepts and I truly believe it is because of the teachers she has had at North Star.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

This school is horrible the principal has no leadership and there is no parent or teacher involvment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2008

1st day of school for the 2008-2009 School Year was very unorganized. Especially for the 1st and 2nd graders. I was hearing contrtadictory announcements on where the kids were lining up to meet their new teachers. I was on my way to the gym, and the announcement came to 'line up outside.' My first thought was, 'where outside?' The announcement could have specified a location to meet, just something as simple as out back, behind the school, the hallway number... something besides just saying 'outside.' Outside is pretty big, and VERY vague. It's not like they couldn't have spent some of that in-service time planning out how the kids were going to meet up with the teachers, you know getting organized and stuff...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2007

Four of my children currently attend North Star Elementary in El Paso, TX. Although fairly new, this school has provided my kids with the confidence and skill to improve themselves as students and people. I have personally seen the positive transformation my fourth-grade son has gone through thanks to his fourth grade teacher. Thank you North Star Elementary
—Submitted by Maria Miranda, a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

The students have great pride in their school and the teachers seem geniunely involved in the students' education. Parental involvement seems high.
—Submitted by an administrator


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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

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 81% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

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

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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

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 86% 50%
Black 6% 13%
White 6% 31%
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 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 31%N/A17%
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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 42%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Maritza Balderrama
Fax number
  • (915) 822-9386

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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