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Abbett Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 664 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 11, 2011

Parents please read the rules and guidelines for users. Names of staff members are not allow with the purpose of protecting them...you and your child. Thank you!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 16, 2011

I have two sons at Abbett, one in 3rd grade and one in kindergarten. I am also active in the PTA. I LOVE this school, the principal, the vice-principal, everyone in the office, the teachers that my boys have had and the teachers I have met at multiple functions, the parents, etc. etc. I can not say enough great things about the school and the staff. It is a a joy to be a part of such of great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2010

The teachers and staff at Abbett are so friendly, professional and caring. The security is very good and the classrooms and common areas are always neat and clean. The PTA is a joy to work with and alot of parents are involved in the school activities as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2010

I have twins who just finished kindergarten at Abbett. The PTA is awesome and really cares about the kids. It is like being part of a family and everyone helps each other out. We especially loved our teacher, Mrs. Fuller, who gave 110% and went above and beyond for each of her students!! Can't wait for 1st grade!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2010

We are so lucky that our daughter Zaina Attended Abbett Elementary this year and we are so thankful to Mrs. Traughber tireless effort with her students. Zaina started as an ESL student, yet her reading skills are unbelievable; she can read and comprehend what she reads. Our son, Abdul, will be attending Abbett as well next year and we look forward for another great year at Abbett. I. Qattan
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

Our son attended Abbett Elementary School for some years and just loved the students, teachers, and the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2009

this is a wonderfull school all my children attended Abbett and from Mrs.Fullertion in kindergarden to Mrs.Duncun in 5 grade they have true honest love for all of the students.Thanks to a great job from all teachers my oldest daughter is a pre-med student in collage The Young Family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2009

my daughter started 1st grade at Abbett in November of this year. She was the new kid at school and was treated awesome by all staff and students! She is very happy here, which makes me a very satisfied parent!! Thank you Abbett for your hospitality!! I would recommend this elementary to any parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2008

This school is perfect for any child. I feel so satisfied that my child is going to this wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

Great group of teachers and support staff. High level of parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2005

We have had a wonderful 4 years at Abbett Elementary. There is a high level of student expectations, but is balanced by caring teachers. The high achievements made by students is due to the tireless effort of a dedicated faculty. Parents are welcome to help inside and out of the classroom. The PTA is also a well organized organization which fully funds the school's art program, including all supplies and the salary of two full time art teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2005

My daughter has had a good experience at Abbett. My daughter has dyslexia and the teachers have been very caring about her situation. Abbett is our neighborhood school and we've been happy with it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2005

The academics are pretty well on target to mid-level advanced imo. We do not participate in extracurricular activities yet. The level of parent involement is high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2005

I loved this school. It was a big jump from Kindergarten to first grade but the staff was very supportive and helped my daughter breeze right through it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2005

This is the best school ever. Great staff and parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2005

Parent Involvement is HUGE at this school. That enables so many things - PTA sponsors the Art Teacher and supplies (this is no longer a state funded 'Special'. Differentiated Curriculm is used to be able to deliver to children of all needs, from the Gifted to those that need some extra help. The campus is in a great newer neighborhood, safe, clean - completely family oriented. Sports are offerred for grades as young as 2nd and there are options for GIRLS as well as boys - something I don't see everywhere! Teachers really benefit from all the parent involvement. An awesome group of teachers and staff at this school! Nothing negative to report - and that is a bit odd for me!!
—Submitted by Laura, 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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students91%
Female88%
Male96%
Black or African American80%
Asian92%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asian85%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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
White 50% 34%
Hispanic 28% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
Black 10% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 21%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 35%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
Phone: (972) 675-3000

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