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Dodson Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 506 students

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Posted May 3, 2012

I am a proud parent of 2 Dodson students and I love the way that school influenced on my kids. You will see a not so radiant school in a very poor neighborhood, if you just look at by the surface. But if you go deep in to the school you will see a place with lot of caring teachers, staff and parents. They recognize their students by face and know their first names. My elder one was fortunate to have an excellent teachers and teacher s assistant who drive their students to the success at student s own pace. He got through the magnet exam with flying colors and got into an exemplary school (one of the best in Texas) but I regret that move. He lost almost all of his qualities in less than 6 months after he moved into this BIG and FAMOUS school. Then my younger one started his studies when he was 3+ and we made him to go to the same teacher. He is not like his brother, little bit spoiled by my wife, but he also doing exceptionally good and way better than we all expected. He is the first one to start reading books in his class at his age (3+). I m all pro-Dodson and I would recommend this school to any parent who wants their kids to put a solid foundation in their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2011

I am a Dodson parent of 4 students and I love the atmosphere of the school, From my oldest to the youngest everyone ther takes time and encourages them. I love the School, and appreciate the teachers for pushing and wanting the most from the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2007

I had my son in Dodson Elementary and he enjoyed this school and the teacher also! I was impressed with his learning and would consider returning him to this school! I only took him out because I wanted him and my daughter to be in the same school and they did not have a space for my Pre-K daughter...so come August they will both be able to go! Great school!
—Submitted by L. E., a parent


Posted August 6, 2004

My child was in the Montessori/Magnet Program for his Pre-K & Kinder year. I think the everyone at that school is great with the students. All the teachers encourage their student to go the extra mile without force. I had took him out to go to a school closer to home, but hopefully next school year I can get him to return to this school.
—Submitted by C G, a parent


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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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
64%
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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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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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 Students53%
Female59%
Male46%
Black or African American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talented50%

Reading

All Students62%
Female75%
Male46%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented60%
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male88%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male88%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students74%
Female84%
Male68%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female90%
Male74%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 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
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
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 "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
Black 79% 14%
Hispanic 19% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 32%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1808 Sampson St
Houston, TX 77003
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Phone: (713) 226-2685

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