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Fredericksburg Elementary School

Public | 1-5 | 956 students

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Posted February 16, 2011

FES is filled with wonderfully caring teachers and staff. No one falls between the cracks here. The student population is very diverse, and this is reflected in the school's TAKS scores. I do not think the scores are necessarily reflective of the quality of teaching which is high. One area of improvement would be in raising expectations for students that are working above grade level. Also, I would like to see more writing instruction in the early grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2007

Our son was tested for giftedness as early as 2nd grade. He is continously challenged in new and fun ways!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2005

We have been through three children in FES and I can say that all three have benefited greatly from the small town school experience.I will say that they have a good program for special needs children and that the teachers seem to truly care and go that extra mile. They should however consider a change at the Assistant principal level. I personally believe that the office is not being handled properly.It is not parent friendly.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 1, 2005

The quality of academics at this school is average which is reflected in the TAKS (state) testing. Sometimes I feel they are catering to the lowest denominator instead of having high expectations for all students. I am thankful they have the standard music and art programs. They have recently starting a program for reading disabilities which is poorly understood by the faculty. There is no additional extracurricular activities like foreign language classes or chess club that I am aware of. This is a small community with several ranches so 4-H club is active. The level of parental involvement is poor. The school has approximately 800 students but PTA is attended by only a handful of parents. I filled out the volunteer forms for two years but have never been called. The administration has not encouraged input from parents regarding current or future programs at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education82%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English96%
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

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English96%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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
White 52% 34%
Hispanic 47% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black N/A 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 57%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 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 37%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1608 N Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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Phone: (830) 997-9595

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