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J M Farrell Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 820 students

 

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Posted February 18, 2013

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


Posted April 21, 2011

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


Posted March 13, 2010

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


Posted August 23, 2009

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


Posted April 9, 2009

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


Posted July 8, 2008

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


Posted August 23, 2006

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


Posted July 12, 2006

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


Posted May 17, 2004

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


Posted November 17, 2003

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


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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
83%
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 83% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

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

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American81%
Asian92%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education40%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black or African American67%
Asian86%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education60%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black or African American77%
Asian79%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education40%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented90%

Writing

All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asian93%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Black or African American91%
Asian94%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Black or African American83%
Asian95%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African American96%
Asian91%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 39% 13%
Hispanic 30% 50%
Asian 20% 3%
White 8% 31%
Two or more races 3% 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 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 51%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 20%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Glen T Brunk
Fax number
  • (972) 595-0309

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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