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Durkee Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 683 students

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Posted August 31, 2005

I have 4 kids, ages 20-17,7 & 4. I wish that I could afford to keep my 2 younger ones in private school because my 7 year olds reading level was K.6 when he left Kindergarten at a private school and was tested there at the beginning at a k.6 then later at a k.4 then again at a k.3 which tells me there is no teaching going on. My husband & I both visited the classroom on several occassions and were displeased to say the least. The school will tell you the problem is your child but they need to take a closer look at the classroom and the teachers that are in there. My sons teacher was never teaching the times my husband & I went there. Very disappointing to see what is going on there.
—Submitted by Pam Maldonado, 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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female82%
Male57%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female86%
Male75%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education80%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English82%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 88% 48%
Black 10% 14%
White 2% 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 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 59%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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Houston, TX 77076
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Phone: (713) 696-2835

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