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Montague Village Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 608 students

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Posted February 27, 2012

Of all the elementary schools my kids have gone to, Montague is by far the best school. We have since moved and our kids are in a "public" school with no military relation and I wish it was like Montague. The teachers are amazing and really care about their students! If there is even the slightest thought of bullying, they are on top of it. The kids have a better attitude than other schools. My kids have had Ms. Sweet, Ms. Sebesta, Ms. Dibble (Richardson), Ms. Beaumont and Ms. Manch. I don't have a single complaint about any of them! You truly don't know what you have until its gone. The principal and assistant principal are great! Mr. Sebesta, the gym teacher is great, the special ed teachers Ms. Lewis and Ms. Justice are amazing and do a great job of pumping up the students and making them feel great about themselves! My kids have only great things to say about montague! They don't like their new school at all and it makes me feel terrible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2011

This school has been okay, my kids have not had many problems. But there is an extreme amount of bullying that the faculty does nothing about, it makes me want to scream when I witness a child being bullied and go through the appropriate channels ie: teachers, and the principal, then all you get is well we didn't see it happen so there is nothing we can do about it. Very pathetic!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2011

My children have attended this school for over a year and my younger child likes it, however, my older child is in special needs and is very unhappy. The school doesn't offer what he needs, they didn't match his needs from his prior school. The special education department is rude, un prepared.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2009

My daughter had a wonderful time doing the Brodway Review. She said it was the best experience she has had in her life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

Montague is a great school! The treachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2009

I wanted to give a 'thank you' to the parent who said the wonderful things about the Nutcracker. I had a lot of support during the process and I really love Montague! There are great administrators, teachers, kids and parents in our school! :-D ~Andrea Luu, Theatre and Music, MVES
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 6, 2009

Excellent school! My fifth grader loved being a part of the Nutcracker ballet produced by the theater arts teacher. Although my daughter does not take private ballet classes, she learned enough basic moves to look beautiful in her tutu during the performances. I am grateful for Montague Village's staff and administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2008

MVES has a caring culture. All staff members show genuine concern for the students. The school is very inviting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2008

The Principal of this school is like no other I have known. Her love for these children and genuine concern for their education is apparent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My children started attending this school in November and so far so good. Everyone is so nice and understanding. I had concerns with my kids switching schools in the middle of the school year and they addressed all of them. They watched over my girls and even called with updates on how they were doing. I feel that you as a parent should let the staff know what you expect out of them for your child. In doing so I have not had any problems so far with my kids. Hopefully it stays that way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2007

Wonderful school! Great teachers! Very welcoming to our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2007

There is something wonderful about Montague Village! The principal, Debra Burch, and the staff are all top notch. They all really go the extra mile to make the school a welcoming place where children can learn and grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2007

Montague Village Elementary School is a wonderful place for children of all abilities. The new principal and her staff embraces the responsibility of meeting the needs of students with special needs with enthusiasm and sensitivity. The positive school climate is evident in the office, in the hallways and in the classrooms. My children and I appreciate the education the school is providing.
—Submitted by Jaquetta Woods, a parent


Posted July 13, 2006

This school is making great strides by collaborating with parents, community members as well as staff members in order to create an effective learning organization. Student achievement and safety is the highest priority of every teacher. There are club activities and many extracurricular opportunities. Parents are busy, but are encouraged to be as involved as possible. Please bring your concerns to the attention of the staff, they will do their best to address your concerns!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 20, 2006

I have been really dissappointed with this school. I did not have any problems until my child started having problems. There is huge problem with the teachers communicating with the parents of students that are struggling in thier studies. They do not have problems sending home notes about behavior. I did not feel that one teacher was there to help my child succeed because he needed more help than the normal student. This school does offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities. This school might be ideal for the child that does not have any problems academically. If I had a choice, my student would be in a school where the teachers cared about him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2005

I would think twice before dealing with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2004

Wow--we just went to Montague's Open House and what a great experience. We just moved to the area and were very worried about what kind of schools our children would be attending. We have had nothing but good experiences since we arrived, the secretaries were very pleasant and helpful as we worked through the registration process, the teachers have been welcoming, and the principal greeted us at the door by name at Open House. My daughter requires special services, and the school quickly arranged to have those services started as early on as possible. Overall, we've had a very pleasant and welcoming experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2004

This is one of the worst schools I have ever seen in my life. The students do not have any home work, to me since transfering my children to this school they have fallen behind. How can you give a child iss and not notify the parent. When the parent calls or comes to the school to inquire about it the school knows nothing about it. This school needs new leadership all the way around. I would rate it as one of the worst in the nation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2004

As a Montague Village parent, I must say that I am quite impressed with the school. From the moment I walked through the door until the time I left, it was a positive experience. The teachers are very knowledgable about their subject matter and genuinely care about kids. I also met the principal who was very personable and helpful. My child has had a positive year and looks forward to the next school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2004

The teachers don't give adequate support to their students. The class rule of asking 3 students before asking a teacher is not acceptable. The teacher should help the child more. How can the child ask for help, when the child gets into to trouble for talking to another child. I also feel that when a teacher and parent have a conference, the teacher should follow through with what is promised in helping the student. A study guide should be brought home to help the parent support the child get ready for an exam. I could go on and on about this school, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The school staff believes in parent involvement, but where is the teacher involvement?
—Submitted by a parent


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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students90%
Female82%
Male97%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education71%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 "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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 34%
Black 27% 14%
Hispanic 20% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 72%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 55%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 4%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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84001 Clement Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
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