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Handley El

Public | PK-5 | 669 students

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Posted December 19, 2012

This year, my child is a 5th grader at this school. I feel the communication is excellent, I feel the teachers truly do care about each of their students. I feel this is a great place and it only seems to get better. The most qualified teachers are in place and I do feel great having my child here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2012

this is a best shool ! teacher take time to know the students, my daughters are very happy
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2012

This is a GREAT school! Teacher take time to know the students,like my son was in kinder and other teachers knew him by name.I love that, security is A+ at this school.And the principal / vice principal ,well I've never seen one take the time to be outside after school making sure everyone is safe let it be crossing the street or even directing traffic.THERE EXCELLENT
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2010

The students at this school are disrespectful and out of control. Do not send your child here if you want you him or her to get a good education ,


Posted March 23, 2010

My daughter has attended Handley since 2003, the last year they had pre-k there. I have been very happy with her education at this school. Handley was a recognized school in the 2008-2009 school year. As with any school, the best way to get the most out of it, is to be active as a parent. The teachers and the principal are always available to discuss your child's progress. Handley also has a great music program, maybe even better some respects than some of the magnet elementary schools. 4th and 5th graders get world class drumming instruction through a grant, and the music teacher sets up numerous performances through out the district and city not only for the drumming group, but also Honor Choir, and other musical performances.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2009

I am very pleased with this school. My children have been attending since kindergarten. Every year they have great teachers. And the front office ladies are always so nice!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2009

Great school faculty and campus location as well as nice landscaping. Just need someone to open the doors at 7am instead of 7:30am..Yea before and after care could be offered i would pay for that...Mr. Jones
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

My son did not know how to read when he started school this year he is know on the honor roll and reading at a second grade level i am so impressed with the teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2004

My child attends Handley Elementary. I am pleased with the current low student-teacher ratio. This is assuming my child's teacher is very motivated. I would like to see more experienced teachers on site. New teachers are terrific, but we also need some solid, mature minds to balance the atmosphere. I am not pleased with the overcrowding at this school. Even though there are low ratios, Handley is overcrowded. Lunchtime is a very disturbing routine. Children hardly have time to eat their food before the class has to move out to allow the next set of classes in for their lunch.
—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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%

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

All Students70%
Female71%
Male69%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education0%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English83%
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

Math

All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education75%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education67%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students88%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 "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
Black 47% 14%
Hispanic 43% 48%
White 9% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 43%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3725 Broadway Blvd
Garland, TX 75043
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Phone: (972) 926-2540

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