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Fonwood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 632 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 15, 2010

my daughter goes to this school and she gets an excellent education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

I like the school the staff and everything is nice I just hate the fact that there no bus for my children I have a real big issue with that and it hard for parents with no cars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2007

Great school, great administraor and great staff! Looking forward to an exemplary 2007-2008 year!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2005

Academic programs are excellent. There are a variety that are being utilized. The school currently has an orchestra class, drummers, dance troupe, well equipped art program, mad science program, fencing, step program, and praise dancing. Parents support is at 90%.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2005

I found the adcademic program to be very poor, it does not meet the needs of children the reside in the district. There is surpose to be a program for children with ADH/ADD in place. As, of yet is as not been impletmented, due to the lack of education of the staff. It's not just this scool but the entire district. This is one of the reasons why oour children are so far behind the other districts such as HISD, ALDINE. The parents are not made to feel welcome when visiting the campus, and when a parent has a concern about their child(ren),then the staff becomes very defensive, and makes up all kinds of excuses why the child is not passing, such as they are always being disruptive, or not paying attention in class.
—Submitted by 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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

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 Students75%
Female71%
Male78%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students76%
Female83%
Male71%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students81%
Female88%
Male74%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English83%
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 Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male86%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 59% 48%
Black 41% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 4%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A55%
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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10710 Seneca St
Houston, TX 77016
Phone: (713) 633-0781

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