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Comanche Springs Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 540 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 29, 2012

Terrible! If you have a highly gifted-bright child or a child who needs special attention or care, your child is attending a wrong school. The teachers are very nice to average teacher-pleasure kids, but most teachers don't even try to help the kids with their struggles or weaknesses, when they already labeled these kids as problems in their classes. In my experiences, the teachers easily criticize and pass judgement rather than encourage and try to teach 'the trouble makers' to the right point. They minimize students' potentials and strengths, especially students' creativity and imagination. They never listen to the parents whose children have been already marked as troubles. Einstein said that 'imagination' is better than 'learning', but the teachers in this school keep children from imagining or being creative. Smart children suffer from working on too easy worksheets over and over again, and get scolded for getting bored and trying to entertain themselves. Their needs are never met, and just wasting time in this school. I know that most public school have the same problem, but I have three different elementary school experiences, and this Comanche Springs are the worst.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2011

Staff has high expectations for themselves and students! CSE is definitely preparing students for success.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 2, 2011

This school has been terrific (AND EXPLEMPLARY- its rating!). My son has attended since it opened and has just had to leave to attend middle school and I am sooo sad about that! We have had a wonderful experience and absolute excellent teachers (zero communication problems... don't get that!) Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2011

I'm concerned with the recent reviews that have been left. I've read past reviews and I know I saw a few negative remarks and now they have dissapeared. Our experience with the school is much different then what has been said. The lack of communication in this school leaves a lot of room for improvement. I have asked for attention in certain areas and they haven't listened. Not to mention there are a few other people in the school that have problems and have asked for attention and not one has been taken care of. there are some good points to this school but right now I can't think of any. Good thing my child is almost finished with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2011

I love this school.....My Daughter is in Kindergarten at Comanche and she loves it, the teachers are great, the staff is great. I don t have one complaint about this school. They really care about the students. My daughter has changed so much this year she has matured and improved so much since starting at Comanche.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2010

We transferred our son from Eagle Mountain Elementary and have been wowed by the amazing difference. From the principal down everyone has been very committed to the kids, making very personal efforts to give them the tools they need for success. Our son was not flourishing in the "mainstream" approach of the other school, but has made a dramatic improvement in his performance with just a little extra attention he wasn't getting before. The Resource teacher is to be applauded, so sorry to see her leave, but I have high hopes that the excellent standards in place will mean her successor will be as strong and caring. The communciation from the all the school staff has also been very helpful. This is a wonderful school with great stafff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2010

Our neighborhood was rezoned to Comanche Springs from High Country 2 yrs ago. Our neighborhood went crazy & many put up a fight to stay. HC was overcrowded, the principal is not warm, & classes are overcrowded. Although we were afraid of the unknown, we went to Comanche Springs with a positive attitude. We just ended our second year at CS and we love everything about it. Our principal is WONDERFUL; the teachers are sweet, energetic, and creative. The parents and PTA work really well together UNLIKE HC where there was arguing and disorganization. Even the carpool line at CS is great. The class sizes are smaller at CS which probably won't last long but I am happy while it lasts. I didn't hate HC but I do believe things work out for the best as long as you have a positive attitude. Go Spurs!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

Comanche Springs is great school!! PTA is out of this world! Teachers and staff are work very well together.
—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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
76%
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%
Female87%
Male95%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "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

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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
White 56% 34%
Hispanic 27% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 38%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 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 2%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8100 Comanche Springs Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76131
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Phone: (817) 847-8700

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