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Koinonia Community Learning Academy

Public | PK-5 | 200 students

Our school is best known for our great success with struggling students.
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3 stars

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Posted April 26, 2013

WORSE SCHOOL EVER!!!! STAY AWAY!!!! ITS AVIOUSE MRS. DUGARD (THE PRINCIPAL)DOES NOT KNOW WHAT SHES DOING. MY KIDS ARE TWO YEARS BEHIND THANKS TO THIS SCHOOL. THANK GOD I TOOK MY KIDS OUT OF THIS SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2012

The quality of this school has really diminished since last year, especially for the lower grades. All of the teachers are either inexperienced or seem to know nothing about education at all. Looks like all of the talented teachers that KCLA had last year up and left and were replaced my medic ore teachers. I will be pulling my 2 kids very soon and just send them to the HISD school that they're zoned to. When will the state shut down this school...it's seriously a haven for kids with behavior problems or should be labeled special Ed. Why does my childrens education have to suffer because they're on grade level, but most of the people in their class aren't, so the teacher spends times teaching down to the low students while my child isn't growing at all. Just a sad situation...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2012

THis is my childs first year in school. Mr. Bradley is an amazing teacher. He enjoys school very much and he has learned a lot. I wish there were more teachers that have the initiative and patience that he has wih my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2011

Koinonia Community Learning Academy has shown its ability to suceed above and beyond. Its academic program is very good student are tought on their own learning levels this will help each student to excell to the next level with graet pride, that can do it. this means a great deal to be able to comprehend educational needs of the students. {Love this school} Great Job!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone including the new principal, she looks as if she will do her very best ,to give our kids the educational structure they may need.We loved Ms Boone and we miss her , Lets give Ms Toni Fisher the respect that is due .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2011

This school is awesome my kids love very clean professional and the staff and teachers are amazing!
—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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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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

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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.

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The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

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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 Students17%
Female17%
Male17%
Black or African American17%
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Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English17%
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Non-migrant17%
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Reading

All Students62%
Female86%
Male33%
Black or African American58%
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Proficient in English62%
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Non-migrant62%
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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.

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

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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.

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
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Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
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Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

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Science

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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.

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 Unacceptable".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2009-2010.
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

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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Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Performing arts

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Kitchen

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45 am
School end time
  • 3:30 am
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:00 a.m.
School Leader's name
  • Tori Dugar
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (713) 641-5356

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Direct instruction
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Foreign languages
  • Performing arts
  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Shape Community Center
  • Tre Magazine
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Organize cultural events
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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3229-A Hadley
Houston, TX 77004
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Phone: (713) 659-5252

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