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I have 2 kids in Ferrall and they love it. They both have a mostly all A's in school. When I feel homework is pointless, I go to the school or call they teacher and there is always a reason for it. Uniform is enforced and I am thank full for that, because many kids take their dirty uniform from the previous day, however, if they need to change the nurse will give them a clean one that other parents have donated. I don't find any problem with the school or the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent
I love the school and most of the teachers ... but the principal and assistant principal are the WORST !!!! they have there favorite studens and the kids are treated unfairly !!!! The assistant principal is fake and very rude and every parents wants her out ... the school was very friendly when mrs. curtis was out after having baby ... they had a great gentle man in there spot ..who greeted everyone everyday before and after school ..we need to fix that and get new principal and assistant principal and it would be a great school
—Submitted by a parent
I am a parent of two children at Farrell and we love this school! The principal and asst. principal are outstanding and do a great job of hiring superior educators! The staff rides the Energy Bus every morning which has rubbed off on my own children who jump out of bed screaming 'beep, beep'. They are always excited to go to school. The staff uses small groups to meet the needs of all their students and as the first title one exemplary school in our district, they must be doing something right. The principals and staff love kids! On another note, I wish the city would do something about the traffic around the school, parents do not obey the rules and pick up or drop off their kids whereever they want.
—Submitted by a parent
I am looking forward to another great year at Farrell. We have three girls that have attended Farrell for over 8 years now. We love the teachers, there is not much turnover which is nice. I wish the Principal and Vice Principal were more involved with the students. My youngest isn't sure who the Vice Principal is. They are not very visible before or after school and they are never in the lunch room, which is very loud and unorganized. All in all we love Farrell and are excited to go back!
—Submitted by a parent
I am so thankful that we moved out of this school. My daughter started kindergarten here and the school was awlful. The teachers are not involved with the students, are disorganized, do not supervised the children enough, and send home pointless homework that the parents have to do instead of the children. I already graduated from school, i do not need to go back! my child goes to school to be taught, not to review what you should be teaching them then send home the work for the parents to do all the teaching. I felt as though my daughter wasnt learning anything in school. Supposedly she was in the top of her class at farrell, but when we finally moved to plano isd, i find out that she is way behind and i just found out today that she is encouraged to attend summer school! farrell should not be recognized.
—Submitted by a parent
I have three kids in this school, and every teacher from each one of my kids have worked out very hard with each one of them to succed in their grades.
—Submitted by a parent
Is the dress code going to be covered this year on the TAKS...When we start putting how our children are dressed above the education of the child I have issues. Today after two weeks my son was told that the shorts he wore all last year do not follow dress code. In todays society be glad that kids go to school, lets teach our children that their dress appearance is more important than their education.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is lacking in teacher evolvement with children needs. I was not happy with this school at all. In times of need the teachers are not there. They come across as a very strict school but they tolerated bullying. The kindergarten teacher was not good at teaching children to help them move up to 1st grade. I was very disappointed with this school.
—Submitted by a parent
I have completed my 1st year and I feel okay about the experience. The teachers appear genuine, the classes are too crowded and the parents could be more involved. I think comparably it is better than most.
—Submitted by a parent
My experience with the teachers has been that they are not always willing to go the extra mile to give the children what they need and deserve. At times it seems that the teachers are only there to collect a check rather than having the best interest of the children in mind.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
129 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
128 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.
121 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
121 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
119 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
126 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
126 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
123 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
111 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
112 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black or African American | 82% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 83% |
| Not special education | 92% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 91% |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 87% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 84% |
| Black or African American | 81% |
| Asian | 92% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | 40% |
| Not special education | 89% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 76% |
| Proficient in English | 89% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 87% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | 77% |
| Male | 77% |
| Black or African American | 67% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 82% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 71% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Special education | 60% |
| Not special education | 78% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 67% |
| Proficient in English | 74% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 77% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 80% |
| Female | 83% |
| Male | 78% |
| Black or African American | 77% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Special education | 40% |
| Not special education | 82% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 47% |
| Proficient in English | 83% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 80% |
| Gifted/talented | 90% |
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | 80% |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 86% |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black or African American | 89% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 95% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 98% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 89% |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 89% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 90% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 67% |
| Proficient in English | 93% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 89% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 87% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 83% |
| Black or African American | 83% |
| Asian | 95% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Special education | 60% |
| Not special education | 89% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 91% |
| Proficient in English | 86% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 87% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 87% |
| Black or African American | 96% |
| Asian | 91% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 92% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | 50% |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 82% |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41% | 14% | ||
| Hispanic | 29% | 48% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20% | 4% | ||
| White | 9% | 34% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 7% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 0% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 27% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 18 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 20% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 23% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 20% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 25% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 11% | N/A | 19% |
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