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Gonzales Elementary School

Public | 2-4 | 646 students

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Posted January 15, 2011

I have been very pleased with the quality education that has been given to my child at this campus. It is a caring and welcoming place that has made a difference in the academic life of my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2011

This school has made myriads of steps in improving its capacity to ensure the learning success of its students. The scores have come up immensely as can be confirmed by the last state-mandated test results (Spring, 2010). The campus leadership for the past three years has knowledgeably guided the staff and students in the right direction, and parents have been very involved in each aspect of the process. I am very proud to have been a part of this effective change initiative, and I absolutely believe that students who attend this school are being served with a quality education.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 8, 2010

This school along with the entire GISD educational system needs CHANGE! I hope we head in the right direction before it is too late.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

This school is all about the low performing students and a Feel Good Education mind set. There is little to no support from administation to the teachers and moral is terrible. Parents are told they are welcome but they really are not.
—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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
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%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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
Hispanic 62% 48%
White 26% 34%
Black 11% 14%
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 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 73%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 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1600 St Andrew
Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: (830) 672-1467

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