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Clear Lake City Elementary School

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Posted May 31, 2012
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The school has a high student turnover throughout the year, making it difficult for the teachers to maintain a high level of knowledge among students. One teacher we had at first refused to provide extra challenge for stronger students and/or test them on the level above the one that CCISD specifies for this age group. Some teachers are better than others. PE is boring, just running and hardly any games. I think the worst was when the school offered to pretest incoming kindergarten students and then mixed the stronger ones with the weak to avoid only "strong" or only "weak" classrooms. To be fair, they have an excellent librarian and a very kind nurse, but it was not enough for us to stay.
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Posted April 27, 2010
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I'm giving this school four stars because the teachers and librarian are wonderful. Unfortunately, I have found the rest of the staff to be cold and unfriendly, leaving me, a former teacher and a parent who likes to be involved, feeling unwelcome. Even when you call, whoever answers always sounds like they are annoyed by the interruption. The school definitely needs a friendlier and more professional staff. We used to go to another school in the district and it was warm and welcoming. I'm saddened by the 'personality' of Clear Lake City Elementary.
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Posted April 24, 2010
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My son has been going to CLCE for the last 5 yrs and I truly believe that the school, tthe staff, the teachers and even the principle and vice principle are the best in our city. They're caring, kind and very understanding. My son absolutely loves it there! Thank you CLCE for helping my son love school ;D
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Posted September 16, 2009
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Clear Lake City Elementary is a great school. Our motto is "Where children are welcome, wanted and worthwhile." It is a great place to teach.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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We have been exemplerary every year. Awesome teachers and awesome school!
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Posted June 4, 2009
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My son has been at this school for two in a half years. I really liked each of his teachers, they went far and above the call of duty.
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Posted April 18, 2009
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The new administration in this school is wonderful. They are well versed in the most current curriculum standards, but are also first and foremost, advocates for the children. Every child has an equal chance to learn here and the teaching staff is great. Test scores are NOT the focus of the school year, however, the scores are outstanding. Fabulous school!

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Posted October 19, 2008
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Test scores are good, but the leadership skills of the administration and teachers are lacking at the school. The district to do a lot to improve this school if they could inject a little more positive outlook into the staff they hire.
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Posted October 19, 2008
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I am unimpressed by the teachers and administrators at this school. I grew up being taught by teachers, not just having standerdized testing shoved down my neck. I think they should worry more about preparing the students for the future and quit worring so much about test scores.
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Posted August 8, 2006
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Parent involvement is a huge key in any school and CLCE has great parent support. The school is able to do so much for the kids because the parents are there to lend their time. Kids definitely come first here.
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Posted August 2, 2006
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Amazing rated Exemplary school! Teachers, Principal and Parents work together to make this school successful!
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Posted June 13, 2006
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I appreciate the PTA support for this school although I do wish they would consider changing the dad and mom events to a name that would include every student and not just the ones from two parent homes. I like the teachers of the special programs - big help in helping a child with reading problems.
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Posted February 13, 2006
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Supposed to be a good school. A lot of people think because it's the oldest school in the district that it's not as good as the brand new one down the street. The test score speak for themselves.
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Posted April 16, 2005
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My children have attended this school for three years. The school is in a safe residential neighborhood. The administrative staff is helpful and well organized. Parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer either through the school's active PTA, or directly by assisting in the library, school store, school carnivals, or occasionally in the classroom. Students bring home classwork and homework regularly, so it is fairly easy to track their progress. Teachers are very clear about what the academic objectives are for each student. The only weakness of this school is that several parents I know have complained that the school has been very slow to address the needs of learning disabled students and that the waiting time for testing and assesment of these students can be months.
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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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education57%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education78%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian88%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female79%
Male91%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education44%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
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

  • 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
White 52% 31%
Hispanic 24% 50%
Black 9% 13%
Asian 8% 3%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 31%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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