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Westwood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 599 students

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Posted May 8, 2009

Westwood is a very good school. The administrative staff is wonderful, and most of the teachers are very dedicated to the success of their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2008

I am very disappointed in this school,there are no boundaries for these kids and the teachers spend so much time on the disruptive children the good ones that are there to learn dont receive the proper attention they need and deserve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

I am very content with the staff of the school westwood and the principal because they do good work and their attitude with the kids it is wonderful, and they work a lot for them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2004

Very dissatisfied with the Principal's attitude towards the student body & parents. The school just concentrates on the TAKS and the whole school curriculumn revolves around that.
—Submitted by Adriana Avila, 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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

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 88% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female65%
Male86%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female75%
Male71%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education57%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education71%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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 79% 48%
Black 10% 14%
White 7% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 52%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%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 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
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Phone: (713) 251-2100

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