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Budewig Intermediate School

Public | 5-6 | 1173 students

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Posted March 25, 2011

I have a daughter who attends this school and I would not recommend this school to anyone. The staff and teachers make up rules as they go along and they only apply to some of the students not all of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2010

This school is very academically test driven. Administration and teachers are driven by test data. However, this is the mindset of Texas Education as a whole. If I had my choice my children wouldn't be attending school in Texas due to the fact that they teach to a test and aren't teaching students to think, problem solve, and use their higher thinking skills. Come on Texas and Alief School District times are changing and our children are being left behind. Let the teachers teach and let our children learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2009

this school is great i haved learned alot and the teachers are greate thank you for letting me be part of your school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2009

This school has had no problems at all, and my child has been learning in AIMS, the advanced program for students. She is doing very fine in science, and especially math. I am exceptionally proud of her and her school. Their motto is also very creative -- exemplary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2009

So far so good! I had my reservations at first. My son transferred to the school right before christmas, it didnt take any time to build a positive relationship with his teachers ms flynn and ms french they are encouraging and from what I have seen excellent teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2008

My daughter is on her second year at Budewig, and my son is on his first year (5th grade. My daughter is having her best grades ever, thanks to the home room teacher, Mr. Pearson. She is in the AIMS program (advanced/gifted) so most of her classmates are gifted and hardworking, AND disciplined, but the best thing is that my daughter feels that she feels very motivated this year, and excels on her own will thanks to Mr. Pearson. Now, my son is a different story because he is in the regular academic program, and he doing OK, not great - the fact that he's has not reported being bullied in school, I can't complain. Overall it's a 4. Alief has always ranked lo[w]er (in academic achievement) compared to Katy or Fortbend, for example.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

I have to be honest and admit the truth. The school is not very safe and is not in a safe neighborhood. The academics are lower than most other schools. This is not the best school in the west side and I strongly urge you to reconsider your options prior to selecting this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

My son started at Budewig this August and so far I m finding the school excellent. The campus is beautiful. The staff is responsive. The teacher s are well-qualified and attentive. And although the curriculum is challenging they are some how able to keep my uninspired-by-school son excited and engaged. For that I am forever thankful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2004

This is a wonderful and beautiful school, there are very strick rules and the students must be focused. My son (5th grade) enjoys attending this school and is very excited about what he is learning. The teachers are great they really love what they do! My rating is 5 the highest
—Submitted by Quania Anderson, 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 81% in 2011.

544 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

539 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

542 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

456 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

456 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asian98%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education52%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American88%
Asian95%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education64%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female74%
Male83%
Black or African American76%
Asian98%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education93%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American82%
Asian83%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American93%
Asian77%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English92%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 43% 14%
Hispanic 40% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 4%
White 5% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 24%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
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Phone: (281) 988-3200

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