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School at St. George Place

Public | PK-6 | 723 students

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4 stars

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2010:
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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

I rate this school 5 stars excellent in academic teacher skills and the atmosphere is delightful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2012

Great school, excellent education. My children moved to St. George from Cy-fair and so far we have not been disappointed. As parents, we are very fortunate to have our kids attend such a wonderful school. I may not agree or like everything that goes on there but when it comes to education, St. George rocks!!!.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2012

I love this school! I am so happy that I decided to send my children here instead of private school. My kids learned more than I expected and they both recently qualified for the GT program. I was pleased to see that this campus was ranked 53rd best in Houston by the Children at Risk survey that came out earlier in the year. I was blown away by the quality of work that was on display during the IB expo in the spring. I cannot wait for the upcoming school year so my children can begin to learn Mandarin. Love St. George.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2011

ME LIKES A LOT IS the FIRST YEAR OF MY SON And SEE A lot of PROGRESS And LEARNING... ALWAYS AM HELPING And SUPPORTING IN MY FREE TIME.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2011

great school a big thank you for 4th grade teachers ms wyatt,ms lynn and ms varnon for helping my daughter achived her goals and made it with sucess throught 5th grade now she is ready for middle school with the proper tools and experience that all of you though her. thank you once again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2011

IM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE A SCHOOL THIS WONDERFUL WHERE MY SON CAN GO AND HAVE A VERY GOOD EDUCATION.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2011

The school at St. George is delightful. My son has been attending for 3 yrs. now and he loves it!! The teachers are great and have a sincere interest in the students. Hopefully the school will incorporate more physical activity in their program, but aside from that , we love it!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2010

St. George Place is the primary example of how we should be showing children what a fun and caring place to learn is. I have a son in 1st grade and he loves it, learns well, and has made lots of trusting friends. love it!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2010

My son is starting his 3rd year at this school & we both love it! When he started PreK he was behind, developmentally & showed signs of autism. The teachers got together & really worked with him to understand his impiarments & delays. With thier help he has really improved. Before S@SGP we really struggled with schools! It is a true blessing to be able to take him to school every morning eager & with a smile on his face. I couldn't ask for more! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I just wish they had a middle & high school! And to the individual who posted the horendous review about the "unnecessary park" in front of the school... the death of the little boy truely shook the school and the community as a whole. The park is small, quaint, beautiful & a monument to an amazing child who left us too soon.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2010

My son has attended this school for the past 3 years. Considering it is HISD, I think it is above average, but it does lack some of the language, and sports programs that I wish it had. I do agree that they do a lot of fundraising which might be better utilized, but I am thankful that the administrative staff has been approachable and considerate of any concerns I've had. Also, there are some teachers that are better than others, and clearly enjoy teaching students, but as with any school, that is not always the case. Overall, there are much worse places out there and I'm thankful that my son can get a good education without me having to pay for private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

In response to the previous review, the 'unnecessary' garden mentioned is a memorial garden for a student who was killed in front of the school a few years ago. You should be ashamed of yourself for not knowing more about the community here before writing such an insensitive review. This school is for kind-hearted people who help their community out. Those who think it is 'horrible' clearly have never volunteered or contributed to the success of the school and would rather take shots than lift a finger to help out. Some parents have no idea how great they have it at this school--my children attended HISD schools and this one is by far above the others we have experienced. If you don't like the free education, then go spend the big $ at a private school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

This school is horrible plain and simple. I mean it looks nice but they do make you pay for everything so they can have some garden which they have managed to build on the side of the front entrance to the school, not necessary at all. That money could have gone to maybe funding some musical programs or art or even athletics which btw s@sgp doesn't have besides soccer which you have to pay for. Overall, what do you expect from HISD? Decent teachers, I think not. I mean it's an inner city school with inner city teachers and a principle who worries about what goes on outside of school more than what is taking place in her own school. I can hear the rants now, teachers work hard, teachers do this, well if you decided that you wanted to teach kids you should have been prepared for what it entails.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2010

My daughter attended St. George for first grade. The staff is friendly and teachers are nice but there are several negatives about the school. The fund-raising obsession for the playground is out of hand. It's very clear that every penny raised will go to the playground - not teaching materials, computers or educational benefits - just the playground. Only children who pay into the fundraiser are allowed to dress for Halloween or participate in holiday activities. I find it despicable that children are not allowed to participate in standard childhood activities without paying into the fund. Educationally, the school is behind other schools. A straight A student in the classroom barely passes muster on the Stanford or Taks. Educational standards are extremely low and aside from the occassional sheet of homework, the children are not challenged in the least. Overall, the kids may be happy but they are not learning enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

The staff at this school are very nice. They try to help you and your children in every way they can. They have a great special needs porgram and all the teachers love what they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2009

The teachers at this school are not consistent in their daily agenda. I have found that St. George is academically behind then the other HISD schools. I do not recommend children who need specials needs go to this school. They do not have a program or the ability to help special needed children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2009

This is a happy school. When you walk in to the building the atmosphere is open and friendly. The staff truly cares about the students and they are always helpful. This school will be one of the top in Houston.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2009

What I have noticed about this school, is that the faculty and staff are a bit rude. Moreover, my child's teacher is always yelling at her students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2009

Our school teaches bi-lingual and ESL. It certainly has modifications for English Language Learners. Most all of the teachers are ESL certified. And we need help with our PTO! Please step and give your input!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 22, 2009

The school lacks secondary language, a fully equiped music program, school counselors or tutoring programs that an ordinary school provides, The school's afterschool program offers academic and sports for a monthly fee!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2009

St. Geroge Place is a beautiful school. However,the cafeteria staff need manners, and the PTO participants are worried more about money than student related issues.
—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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

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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 Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American76%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented93%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female89%
Male100%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 48%
White 26% 34%
Black 18% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 36%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A55%
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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 52%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5430 Hidalgo St
Houston, TX 77056
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Phone: (713) 625-1499

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