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Francis Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 786 students

 

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Posted March 5, 2012

I'm a third grade bilingual teacher at Francis and I love it! The students, parents, staff and administrators have made my second year at Francis a smooth transition from Intermediate to Elementary. I enjoy coming to Francis every day and face the many challenges my students bring with them on a daily basis. I couldn't ask for a better school to work at.... Francis is on the NE area of Houston near Bush Airport. I love the community and all that comes with it! Every day is a new day and students remind me everyday why I became a teacher. Finally, I know that I'm at a place where God wants me to be and for that I thank him every day!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 2, 2007

This school is a joke. They are not concerned about the kids safety at all. When I enrolled my child, I told them that I had some concerns about his grades. It took them six months to test him. By this time, he flunked the grade. When I try to talk to them about it, it's like they do not want to hear it and always suggest me testing him for ADHD. They do not respond to emails or letters. If you want your child to learn and be safe, please do not take them here!
—Submitted by Nadia Clay, 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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

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 Students65%
Female65%
Male65%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special education33%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education33%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English63%
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 Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education17%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education17%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education14%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English84%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 61% 13%
Hispanic 36% 50%
Two or more races 1% 2%
White 1% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 87%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 19%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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 41%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 4%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 33%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dana Stelly
Fax number
  • (281) 985-6504

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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14815 Lee Rd
Houston, TX 77032
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Phone: (281) 985-6500

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