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Woodview Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 623 students

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Posted September 15, 2009

I wouldnt have it any other way then my kids to go to Woodview !! My children love the school,and they are doing so well there the staff is so important to childrens education and i love everyone in this school thanks to the love my children recieve from this school they are doing very well and my oldest son has been commended by the board of education twice !!!!!Love Woodview and all 3 of my kids will stay at this school untill they compleate elementary!!!Thank you woodview!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2009

When the new principal came last year, it seemed to be getting on the right track. Everyone were working together as a community. This year, I hear the principal talking to students, teachers, and parents in a scolding manner like an infallible leader of a country in war! The PTA president talks down to most other parents. My son's teacher seems very nice and competent but the school environment is not very welcoming. Just because we are not well off enough to be able to afford to live in an affluent community does not make us uneducated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

Woodview has came a long way. It use to not be that great, but with the help of there new fabulous principal and hard working teachers it is getting better and better every year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2008

You can feel the difference in the school, since the new principal arrived. There is more parental involvement and a general positive feeling in the attitudes of the teachers and staff. It is definitely a more productive environment.


Posted January 23, 2008

i must say i have seen a big differance this year we have a new wounderful principal i think we are getting back on track after five years .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

Well the new year has started and I am already impressed. We have a new strong principal and I see nothing but greatness in the future. It takes work to make a diamond from coal but I believe Mrs. Scanlan can put this school on the map!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

This school rates poorly for academics, extracurricular activities, and parental involvement. It has lowered the level of academics to accommodate the non-English speaking students. Do not recommend. Glad we are out of there and it is behind us. If this is your home school look elsewhere and either go private or transfer. This school receive a new principal our last year there (2004) and hopefully things have improved, but it has a very long way to go to get to even an acceptable level. They are exempting lots of students from NCLB required testing!!! Beware. Again, my review is based on my years there, 1997 to 2004. They take advantage of the fact that the non-English speaking parents will not 'rock the boat' and do not enjoy any type of parental involvement.
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
81%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
69%
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 Students73%
Female78%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education20%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English78%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education38%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students77%
Female81%
Male75%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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%
Female80%
Male88%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students68%
Female62%
Male73%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 85% 48%
Black 7% 14%
White 5% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 64%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 27%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
Phone: (713) 251-7800

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