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Richard J Wilson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 580 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 19, 2010

I want to thank all of the staff at Richard J for being the best ever you have great teachers who are good at what they do. Always there for the students My girls Maritza and Raquel cried when we left.Im going to miss you all very much you were wonderful and very welcoming thank you for teaching like you do i recommend this school all the time you deserve five stars for great team work. Mrs Heddins we'll miss you very much.but we'll keep in touch and for Mrs Hardin thank you for all your hard work..you deserve teacher of the year. once again thank you all.
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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.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special education40%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education60%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female94%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented90%
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 Students92%
Female88%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented86%

Reading

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students75%
Female59%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education29%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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
Hispanic 96% 48%
Black 2% 14%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 3%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 69%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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900 W Fogg St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
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