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De Zavala Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 392 students

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Posted April 1, 2008

I really thing DeZavala is a great school. My son has been going to DeZavala since kindergarden. Each teacher that he has had is wonderful. He is currently in Mrs. Argo's class and loves it. She is a wonderful and a caring teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2006

I think De Zavala is a really good school. It has wonderful teachers and a good learning environment.
—Submitted by Glenda, a parent


Posted June 17, 2003

I strongly recommend Ms.Knox as a second grade teacher. My son was in her class for a very short time{he was moved to a bridge class} and in that time I knew that this teacher had the gift of teaching. She cares for every child in her class. You feel comfortable talking to her and she is more than willing to discuss how your child is doing. I feel that every child, that is in her class is very fortunate.


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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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female90%
Male67%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students75%
Female67%
Male81%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male69%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English75%
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 Students81%
Female86%
Male75%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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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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
Hispanic 74% 48%
Black 13% 14%
White 10% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 54%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1419 College Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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