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Ernesto Serna K-8 School

Public | K-8 | 751 students

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Posted October 3, 2009

I have 4 boys that attended Serna and what a great school! The administration and teachers have done a wonderful job preparing them for high school and beyond. They all get involved with the students in class and through extra-curricular activites. They work hard for kids and all of my boys enjoyed going to school every day. Two are now in college, one in high school and the youngest is in the 7th grade and all their past teachers still express concern for their success. Thank you for being great teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2008

Our district visited this school and we were very impressed with teacher quality and the quality of instruction. This is one of the best dual language schools to visit in El Paso.


Posted December 11, 2006

I believe this school has a lot to give to the children, specially because it offers other languages among other programs. It needs more extracurricular activities and more parent involvement.
—Submitted by Sonia Magana, a parent


Posted August 11, 2006

I have a great opinion of this school. My children are doing excellent compared to Hilley, where they used to go. The music and art programs are very motivating to them. And I have nothing but praise for the Dual Language education. They speak, write and read CORRECT spanish and english. The security is great and the discipline program is followed. But as a parent volunteer, I think what the students need most to do well in this or any school is parent involvement in their education, homework and activities. Congratulations to the administration and to all the great teachers. I am glad that I chose this school, and was able to transfer my kids. I don't mind the drive for a great school, and better education!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

The school hardly ever gave out homework to the students and the students in 'honors' classes got treated very different. They were the ones that learned more. Teachers would always brag about them. When I got to the high school, I was really behind. I was having trouble in geometry and it was just because they would not let me take an algebra class my 8th grade year. I am very dissapointed in attending that school. It is a school that needs a lot of improvement.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 10, 2005

I don't like this school. It doesn't give children the tools to expand like other schools. The school should have more teachers in order to help student get the attention they need. Also, the music programs aren't very good. Many students need more advance classes to progrese as a musician and/or in other program. They should also have bigger fine arts rooms, because there orchestra room is a starndrizes classroom like the ones the math and reading teachers use.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%
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 73% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students88%
Female76%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female94%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
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 Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English80%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education43%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female96%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education57%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education43%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 "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 99% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black 0% 14%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 45%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 61%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 9%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11471 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79927
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Phone: (915) 937-4800

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