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Sidney H Poynter

Public | PK-4 | 568 students

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Posted November 17, 2012

This school has major bullying problems that it refuses to acknowledge or do anything about. It is not equipped to handle children with learning disabilities or ADHD. They have no art curriculum at all, they routinely score below acceptable standards in both math and language tests compared to other districts. The teachers for the most part are not very responsive, and the principle and vice principle have no leadership skills whatsoever. They will not handle any issues that are brought to them. DO NOT send your children to this school if you have any other choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2012

I just got hired at this school and I think this principal is going to accomplish wonderful things! I am looking forward to the 2012-2013 school year and cannot wait to see Poynter become great!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 5, 2010

I applaud Poynter Elementary for following the rules and guidelines set forth by the Crowley, ISD school board including the dress code. Discipline problems have decreased and test scores are on the rise. Bravo to the staff and administration of Poynter Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2009

I am glad that my child does not attend Poyter Elem anymore. They spend to much time on student dress code and the teachers should have to follow same dress code rules. I have seen numorous teachers wearing inapporiate foot wear and the should also have to tuck their shirts in also. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander. And they should spend more time TEACHING instead of worring about students dress code. As they are there to teach. And not be the fashion police.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2009

The principle is horrible and we spend more time worrying about dress code than we do learning. We can be taking a test and have a dress code check. The GATE program is okay.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 5, 2008

The communication from staff to parents is horrible. There are a lot of activities and clubs offered after school, but they are not cohesive to working parents. Academicly they are average, but there are some very good teachers in this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2007

'Gate' Program for accelerated students wisely recognizes that a student may be advanced in one subject and not another, and curriculum and scheduling are arranged to accommodate those differences. Many clubs are available for a variety of student interests, including art, scrabble, drama, and science, to name a few.
—Submitted by grandparent


Posted September 12, 2007

Poynter is a decent school. Do not count on then to help you if you feel your child has a learning disability. Not enough resources within the Crowley ISD. If planing to move within Crowley ISD, I would rethink.
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students72%
Female60%
Male84%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education100%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education71%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education44%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education33%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students78%
Female85%
Male71%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education42%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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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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
Black 46% 14%
White 31% 34%
Hispanic 19% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 49%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 43%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 27%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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521 Ashdale Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
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Phone: (817) 568-5730

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