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Morgan Elementary Magnet School

Public | PK-4 | 621 students

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Posted December 1, 2012

I do not care for this school at all, the atmosphere is less than desirable! My child just started their less than one semester ago, and not only has he not progressed, he has regressed. He started out pronunciating his words correctly, but after the first few weeks began to use slang type pronunciating. The teachers are less than proffessional, when I drop my child off in the morning, the teachers are arrining as well, and ALOT of them are dressed like they are going to a trashy night club instead of a classroom. With skin tight skirts, blouses, and the tallest high heels you have ever seen. This school also caters to the hispanic community, and the ciriculum is WAY below standards.From the moment you walk through the door, you get a vibe of ghetto and unproffessionalism, and when the employes open their mouth and speak to you, it is confirmed. So, if you want your children to be sucessful and productive, I would look elsewhere for their educational needs!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2011

This school has turned around 350 degrees with the implementation of Magnet. Ecology activities are unique in the entire school district. My son is now using lego tools to carry out their ideas, knowledge of Roboltics and Engineering. If you are interested in having a bilingual child, try the dual immersion program because my son can to speak with Hispanics and Americans. I encourage parents to be lured by learning, and not by social relations (which depends on you). Most are middle class families and low, but also have parents from the best companies on the island, who have chosen that school to educate their children. But if you like entertainment, you have to know my son has a busy schedule of fun activities that are not just for school but for the island community at times. Successful events thanks to us the parents who appreciate the effort being made by the school and seeing the change. Today you must to know LA Morgan has a new face!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Positive atmosphere for positive self images! Teachers do go extra mile or two.


Posted February 2, 2005

This school was not a good school I, as a former student,went there and made all A's because of the lack of money and funds to support the teachers efforts and provide them with materials to teach on the correct grade level standards.
—Submitted by former student, a former student


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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
89%

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 88% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male77%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English85%
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

  • 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 "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 72% 48%
Black 23% 14%
White 5% 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 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 50%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 25%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 10%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1410 37th St
Galveston, TX 77550
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Phone: (409) 761-6700

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