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Stewart Elementary School

Public | 4-6 | 276 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

Staff that really cares about the kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2007

Stewart is a wonderful little school, that, like all schools has it's share of problems (i.e. bullies) but for the most part all the teachers do, truely care about the children. The principal goes out of her way to see that any conflicts are resolved peacefully. It is a shame that the level of parent involvement is so low and many times the only time a parent comes to the school is to complain. It would be nice if these parents took the time to volunteer for the few special events the school holds and come to the PTO meetings as well. Yes, they need to hire more teachers so that the ratio of children to teachers is lower, but I understand the district has to watch it's money. Instead of complaining, let's work with the board, the superintendant, the principal and staff to make Stewart the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2007

School has made great improvements. Leadership starting with Principal and flowing from there. Everyone appears to be motivated, enthusiastic, and the kids really do come first at this small school. They do not have the funding of the larger schools, but the extra effort the staff makes more than makes up for any lack of funding. I would hesitate to send my child to another school, this is a great campus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2007

I do not have anything good to say about this school. My 10 year old son is constantly being picked on by bullies and the teachers do nothing about it until it turns into a fight and my son then gets in trouble too. They give the kids lots of homework but do not explain to them how to do it and the parents must explain it to them. My son might as well be home schooled. It's seem to me that the staff at this school is only there to collect a paycheck and care very little about anything else.
—Submitted by Gale, a parent


Posted July 20, 2005

Stewart is a magnificent school and has wonderful teachers and of course the principal is the driving force behind its success. Very good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2005

I have two children enrolled at the school, they have progessed well. The teachers really seem to care about their students well being and progress. The principal is easy to approach and handles any concerns promptly. At the elementy they have music, computer lab, gym, The kids don't go every day, but alternate through out the week. A new playground was put in this year, a butterfly garden was put in last year it was very nice and the students helped with the progress of it. Overall Stewart could use a few more teachers at all grade levels to bring the ratio down, I am please with my childrens progess in the school.
—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 88% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students75%
Female82%
Male70%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education63%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female74%
Male62%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education20%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male83%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female59%
Male69%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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%
Female82%
Male70%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female86%
Male70%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • 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

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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
Black 40% 14%
White 30% 34%
Hispanic 29% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 74%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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7013 Stewart
Hitchcock, TX 77563
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Phone: (409) 316-6543

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