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I have always been pleased with the entire staff at this school - they are caring, nurturing, and part of our family. I am especially happy to have a more professional principal this year. She seems to be more interested in doing her job than being best buddies (and acting like one of the kids) with everyone (like our previous principal). This is our family's fourth year at the school and we are looking forward to many more great years.
—Submitted by a parent
the entire staff from the principal down to the custodians are kind, compassionate and foster an extremely respectful environment..plus the teachers are so good at what they do.
—Submitted by a parent
I was in the first graduating class at Amy Parks.This school and its staff mean a great deal to me. I honestly believe it is the best all around elementry school you could choose for your children. My assistant principle at Utley middleschool and Heath Highschool was Dan Crawford and I can't tell you how much I respect him. He definitely had a positive impact on my life not only by developing my discipline but by giving me advice when I was lost. I see him as more of a friend than anything and hope that one day my children have the opp. to attend this school.
My wife and I were talking about all the things we are thankful for this Holiday season and one of the disccusiontopics was Amy Park-Heath Elementary. From the teachers to administration to office staff/teacher asistants we could not be happier. We have had several issues we have been going through as a family over the years and this schol has been so incredibly supportive. Our kids continue to grow both academically and socially because the of relationships built in this school. If you are looking for a elementary school home for your children, this is it. I look forward to the years to come as each year seems to get better!
—Submitted by a parent
Amy Parks is the best school my children have attended! The staff is wonderfull, my kids couldn't have better teachers. They are caring, loving and most important dedicated to the children! We love Amy Parks! Thank you Ms. Barnes, Mrs. Hansard, and all the 6th grade team for such wonderfull year so far.
—Submitted by a parent
My husband and I have two sons. Both of our sons began and eventually completed their elementary school years at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary. The school is truly exemplary. We could not have ever imagined an experience as positive as what our family has received from this campus. The principal, staff and frankly the school district is truly incredible. The parent organization at Amy Parks has always been outstanding. As a mom, it was an incredible support to have such an awesome feeling of teamwork to provide a positive education to our sons. Thank you everyone - you have not only touched the lives of my sons, but you have truly provided a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thank you to everyone involved (both parents and staff) for such an incredibly positive experience. Our family was truly blessed by the Kindergarten - 6th grade years of each of our sons!
—Submitted by a parent
Exceptional school. Almost has too much parent involvement. Sometimes you almost see as many parents as you do teachers in the school. Our daughter loves the school, teachers and Principals. This is the elementary school everyone wants their children to attend.
—Submitted by Ray Ivie, a parent
Amy Parks Heath Elementary has been a great school for my 2 children. They have been going since they were in Kindergarden and are now completing 2nd & 3rd grade there. The teachers and staff are absolutely remarkable! My children have definately accelerated in their learning abilities by attending Amy Parks. I highly recommend this school to anyone coming into the Rockwall area.
—Submitted by Shelly Davis, a parent
I have two children at Amy Parks and have been attending for 4 years now. This school has a great sense of community and an overall call for involvement by all students. The parent participation is unbelievable and the teachers that I have experienced have all been loving, nurturing and encouraging to my children. The activities that the children participate in throughout the year are excellent and the teachers ability to enrich a strong desire to learn is superb. While no school is perfect, I think this one comes pretty close.
—Submitted by a parent
I am appalled at the one parents previously posted review. Amy-Parks is an awesome school, including, and most especially, its principal, Mr. Laird. I am a working parent, but manage to eat lunch up there weekly and volunteer up there on a weekly basis. I have never seen or heard the children addressed or treated with disrespect. Unlike the other parent, I will be saddened when my children leave this great school to head to Middle School. I can't say enough about the great teachers, administrative staff, and parent volunteers. If it is a 'mediocre' school as the other review describes it, then how do you explain the 'Exemplary' rating consistently every single year?
—Submitted by a parent
The children and positive parents are what make this school great. Wonderful families from a peaceful community provide the enrollment for this mediocre facility. Children's peers prove to be priority over faculty professionalism. We were especially disappointed in the Principal, Mr. Laird. His communication skills were minimal. He truly is a 'little man'. During our children's three years of attendance at Amy Parks, we witnessed a large turnover in teachers for various reasons. Dominant negativity was particularly witnessed in the lunch lines and P.E. classes. If more parents had witnessed some of the yelling and disrespect vented toward the children, they would have been appalled. We were glad to move on to Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
115 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
115 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.
125 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2009
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The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
122 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
121 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
101 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
102 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
103 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.
133 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
133 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 | 96% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 97% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | 88% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 96% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| 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 | 89% |
| Female | 88% |
| Male | 90% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 89% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Special education | 78% |
| Not special education | 90% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 89% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 89% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 97% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 92% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Special education | 88% |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| 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 | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 100% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 100% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 80% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 83% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| 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 | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 99% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 99% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 99% |
| Black or African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 34% | ||
| Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 7% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 6% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 0% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 5% | 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 | 4% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 26% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 19% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 42% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 9% | N/A | 19% |
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