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Shields Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 490 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted April 19, 2012

What a great school! I could not ask for a better place for my kids to go to school. I know they are getting a top notch education in a loving and supportive environment. When my oldest child left Shields he was completely prepared for 5th grade and I know my other child will be, too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

This school is great. They have extracurricular activities and wonderful teachers and staff. My children love to go here and are not really looking forward to leaving to go on. They will miss Shields Elementary greatly when they go on to the higher grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

I am so glad my daughter has the opportunity to attend Shields. She has had great teachers both years she has gone here. The parent involvement is enormous. There are a few extra curricular activities but I don''t expect much of that in an elementary school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2005

This is the best school ever. I wish we still lived in Red Oak. There is not extracurricular activities. The parent involvement is great. The teachers and principles really look out for the kids.
—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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

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

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 54% 31%
Hispanic 23% 50%
Black 19% 13%
Asian 2% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 24%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
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 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 43%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Recognized Elementary (2010)

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45 am
School end time
  • 3:10 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • MRS TINA NORTH
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (972) 617-4798

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • School shares bus/van with other schools
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Chess club
  • Math Pentathlon
  • Shields On the Run
  • Steel Drum Band
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Organize school carnival
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Red Oak Intermediate
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223 W Ovilla Rd
Glenn Heights, TX 75154
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Phone: (972) 617-4799

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