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Genoa Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 847 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 27, 2010

Genoa is one of the highest rated schools in Pasadena, or Texas for that manner. They recieved an exemplary rating in the most recent period. The principal cares and provides appropriate leadership for the staff while listening to parents--even difficult ones. 5 star.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2009

Awful school. The staff has a hard time doing the simplest tasks and are very rude and unprofessional. Teachers could care less if your child learns anything. They don't call to schedule teacher parent conferences, they can't even be bothered to prepare worksheets for them they just send a list home of things to do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2009

My kids love Genoa! The principal has brought forth many new and positive changes to the campus. I am treated respectfully and my concerns are addressed promtply. I am so pleased to see and be a part of all of the new changes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2009

The new administration has made great improvements. The staff is much happier. They are able to do their job without top people bringing them down. I have noticed an increase in academic achievement as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2007

This is a very disorganized school, run by a disorganized principal. Both my children have attended this school and I'm pleased to say they will not be going back next year. Some of the teachers do a great job, but receive very little support from their seniors. A most disappointing start to my childrens' education, which I hope will now improve in a different school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2006

I sen tmy son and I loved his teacher she really cared about the kids. I believe it's a ok school to start out in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2006

My son first year as a Kindergarten was really upsetting to me the work was not challeging and the school is not professional nor orangnize I would not want my child to attend another year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2005

I've found that many of the teachers at Genoa to be very involved in the lives of their students. I have had the good fortune of having my children with some of the best teachers in the district. Very dedicated staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2004

I have one child who attends this school and I, like many others, am dissappointed due to the lack of professionalism. Although, some teachers are great with students the school can only excell so high with it's administration. I dislike theor unprofessionalism, their closemindedness, their disregard and disrespect for students, and do not recommend parents to put their children in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2004

I have two children who attend this school and have had problems from the very beginning. They are very unorganized and seem to not have children strive to better themselves. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
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%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female75%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students71%
Female70%
Male71%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented92%
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
Hispanic 84% 48%
Black 6% 14%
White 6% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 51%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 77%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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 48%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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12900 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77034
Phone: (713) 740-0592

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