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Blackburn Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 546 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 15, 2013

We have had the kids at Johnson and at Poetry Community Christian School. But out of all of those, Blackburn is by far the best. The Principal is reasonable, the teachers outstanding. Our kids are thriving & the happiest they have ever been. Consequently, so am I. 5 stars! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2009

I have 2 children that go to blackburn. They have been going there since they opened the school. The teachers are wonderful and the principal is really great. I think that science should have a little more teaching on this subject, because my child and neither of the parents get it. Also I think that the upper grades should be aloud some recess time. It is not fair to the other children that is being on there best behavoir to have recess taken away just because of some of the other students acting out. This is not the others fault and I think the good ones should be recognized for there good doings. As far as anything else this school is a great school and has alot to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2009

I am a parent from Blackburn elementary. I think that Forney overall has struggled with tenure but I am hopeful that will calm down now. Also, the specials are an added improvement this year. I would like to see more creative arts added to the program next year too. It will be interesting to see the test results this year as well. I am hoping to see more focus on science since that was the weak spot this last go around. Go BULLDOGS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2007

This school will be a good fit if you have an average student. The teachers in general are friendly and helpful. However they have to deal with overcrowded classrooms and no assistants. There are no special classes, tutors, or programs. There is music class and honors choir for 4th, 5th and 6th, but no art or language classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

The school is well run and has helpful teachers and help staff. The teachers are easy to get ahold of and eager to help any student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 27, 2006

This school needs some leadership. My children have been going there since the doors open three years ago. The turn over rate for teachers is extremely high. Unimpressive
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2006

Very Good School. Teachers are very willing to help students when they struggle in certain areas and offer after school tutoring for students who need extra help. Teachers very involved with parents when they notice problems arising at school. More schools should model themselves after this one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2006

My children have had a wonderful experience at Blackburn. The teachers we've encountered as well as the Principal and Asst. Principal have been very accessible and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2005

My kids have gone to blackburn for two years and alot has changed this year I'm not sure if it is for the good. Alot of good teachers have left blackburn that were there last year. My kids don't enjoy this school like they have others. The new principal isn't a big hit and they took recess away from the older kids. I think they should be able to have free time at some point everyday. not much is offered at this school as far as sports goes. last year my fourth grader complained about the TAKS preperation, thats all the teacher focused on all year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2005

Blackburn is a great school except there is not an art program available to the students. They have P.E. and music. Parents are very involved and encouraged to help out at the school. There are not many after school sports but Forney has its own programs which are great. Everyone who attends this school lives in the nearby neighborhood. This school is as good or better than most in texas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2004

I have a boy in 1st Grade at Blackburn Elementary and I must say that I am very impressed with everything about the school. His teacher Mrs. Richards seems very nice and she really cares that her students learn to their fullest ability. The Principals and office staff are all awesome, they made it a point to meet me as a parent and make me feel comfortable about the school and the programs that my son is in. I give Blackburn Elementary and Forney ISD a perfect five star rating. I hope to be able to keep both my son and my daughter in Forney Schools all the way through high school. I would reccomend Forney ISD to any Family that is looking for a great school systen to offer their children a Great Education.
—Submitted by Chad Derstein, a parent


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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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%

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 Students73%
Female70%
Male76%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female78%
Male87%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students79%
Female75%
Male84%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education71%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male76%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 34%
Hispanic 32% 48%
Black 17% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 34%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 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
Phone: (972) 564-7008

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