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Woodway Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 655 students

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Posted September 26, 2012

This School is the worst elementary I have ever seen to in my life. My children suffer everyday they attend. My daughter is always dealing with boys picking on her. That takes away form her learning and drive to even want to be at school. I have spoken to teachers and two different Principles about many situations that happen on a daily basis. They do not have any control over the children and have done nothing in the 6 years my daughter has been there. Now my son started this year and I will not let him go through the same cruelty that has troubled my daughter and even had her speak of suicid. I am working on getting my children out of this school ASAP. I would never recommend having your child attened such a dysfunctional school! When your kids come home crying and begging not to have to go back to school because of being harassed, scared from threatening peers, enough is enough!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2008

Woodway is an awesome school. Sadly last year our rating went down due to one subject in one grade from only one subgroup. We have already addressed the issue and anticipate being recognized again this year! Wonderful, caring teachers and administrators!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 31, 2006

Woodway is a great school. My daughter has been a student there since Pre-K. Several of the teachers are outstanding. Ms. Geisler, Ms. Fleetwood, Ms. Levine, Ms. Marsh, and Ms. Anderson stand out. They are the 'rocks' the forms such a great foundation. Tehy have a principle that cares for the students (Ms. Brown). She disciplines them, commands respect, and loves them as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

Woodway Elementary has teachers that really care and focus on helping each child individually. I am very pleased with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2005

A great school with outstanding teachers. High PTA participation. Offer music, art, pe to grades 3-5.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2004

This is our 4th year now at Woodway and I can not say enough about this school. The teachers are so wonderful. I will be so sad when we have to leave Woodway. I wish all schools had such great teacher like Woodway. And a great Princpal.
—Submitted by Melissa Martin, a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

This will be my son's last year at Woodway and I have nothing but great things to say about this school. The teachers and staff treat the kids like they are special. My son is in the gifted program there and they really know how to challenge him to do his best. My son started school at Woodway and I can't think of any other school I would put him in. The teachers are very concerned about the well being of the kids in their class. The staff is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2003

My daughter Started at this school last year and i loved how much she got out of it,Mrs Denslow was a fantastic teacher and my daughter learned so much from her and missed her alot during the summer.
—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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students59%
Female62%
Male55%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education29%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented86%

Reading

All Students71%
Female77%
Male64%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education45%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented75%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female90%
Male71%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female76%
Male66%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education44%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 44% 14%
Hispanic 39% 48%
White 16% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 37%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6701 Woodway Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76133
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Phone: (817) 370-5890

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