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Freeman Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 373 students

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Posted October 8, 2012

this is best school ! my daughters are very happy with your teachers .teachers are putting in away more than 100% of their time and energy to make sure every student succeeds.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2006

Our school is growing beautifully. Every teacher is putting in way more than 100% of their time and energy to make sure every student succeeds. Even the specicals teachers are working one on one with the students who need that little extra boost to help keep them on trac.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 21, 2004

My third grade child attends this school and I found her teacher to be one of the most concerned teachers I have run accross. This school could use a stronger PTA and the principal could be more attentive (and friendlier), but my child's third grade experience has been a very positive one becuase of the 3rd grade teachers and the librarian.
—Submitted by Jenifer St. Clair, 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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

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 81% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
74%
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 Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education75%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male76%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education71%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education45%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male69%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education45%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female100%
Male81%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education55%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students80%
Female74%
Male86%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female79%
Male89%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
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 "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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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 70% 48%
Black 16% 14%
White 11% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 43%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 70%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1220 Walnut St
Garland, TX 75040
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Phone: (972) 494-8371

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