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Hancock Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 1076 students

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Posted November 5, 2011

This is the second year my children have attended Hancock. They teachers are very attentive and concern. My children are currently learning sign language, and Hancock currently has deaf student and have translaters in class, so it is really pushing them to dive into the new language they are being taught at home. Overall good school and hope that they can finish at Hancock!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2010

Friendly and great teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Both of my children went to Hancock and were very happy there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

5 children have either attended or are attending great experience
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2010

I have been very pleased with this school. My son is special needs and he was in the PPCD program, K, and most of 1st grade. I have loved all the teachers and they have all made a huge effort to support his extra needs and provide him with support. I have no complaints with this school except that it is a little crowded. They need to add on to this school in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

The administration at this school is absent! we have a new principal as of March last year and I have never met her. She does not attend parent nights or open houses. I am starting to think she is fictitious!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2009

This school needs a review by the state, because the district obviously does not care what is going on at this school. Talking to the teachers gets nowhere, talking to the administration is impossible and the school board still hasnt returned my call. Complaints are ignored. The important thing here is that there actions hurt the students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2008

I have had nothing but problems since registering my dughter at this school, the communication is terrible, oh and good luck dropping off your child in the morning make sure you have an additonal 20 mins. If you decide to switch to the bus make sure with the actual bus driver what time they pickup. 3 months into the year you'd think they'd have things together by now. Teacher's are not very friendly when you go into the school. Can't wait to get mu daughter out of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2008

I miss this school. Rating is definitely 10+. Former student- larkspur middle school,vb,va


Posted September 14, 2007

My daughters loves the school. However, there is a big communication problem with Teachers and the Principal. There are no extra activities at the school either. Other area elementary schools have 4th & 5th grade flag football during recess. Promoting physical activity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2006

The communication was not good and my daughter was not happy nor was she challenged we moved to a new school and the teachers were great and my daughter got a perfect score on her TEKS test.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2006

We just moved back to Houston and enrolled our kids mid-year into Hancock Elementary. We love this school! The principal, staff, teachers, and volunteers are great! The kids are nice, friendly, and well-behaved. My kids love their new school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2004

I think that Hancock Elementary is a great school for my daughter.
—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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

149 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male89%
Black or African American64%
Asian95%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African American64%
Asian95%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African American73%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education64%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education55%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students90%
Female85%
Male93%
Black or African American72%
Asian96%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education57%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 "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
Hispanic 32% 48%
White 30% 34%
Black 25% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 43%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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13801 Schroeder Rd
Houston, TX 77070
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Phone: (281) 897-4523

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