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La Amistad Love & Learning Academy - Rockley

Charter | PK-4 | 205 students

 

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Posted May 23, 2013

this school is one of the best in the Houston area. The school academic status meets one of the highest standard, and the students are well disciplined. The security of the school is one of the best. This is why I chose La Amistad Love and Learning Academy for my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2013

My school is the Beowulf campus - La Amistad Love and Learning Academy . My baby is in pre-k 4
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2013

As a parent, I first hand have since the problems. Yes, the classrooms are over the capacity which does not allow my child or any other child to get the exemplary education that they stated they can give. I have look at the TEA school report and it is all good for grades 3-5 whom has a small amount of students (I think due to the low enrollment for these grades level), but what about the PK-2nd whom have too many students in one classroom. Now think parents will your child get the well round education they are entitle to and my child stated the noise level of hearing other teachers and students in their classrooms is a distraction. What???
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2013

Exemplary Recognized Public Charter School with the designation of Certified Texas School Ready Prekindergarten Kindergarten Program. Full Day Prekindergarten Program provides social, emotional and ignificant language development opportunites for eligible students. Safe, positive and challenging school requirement for parents along with strict parental involvement requirements has caused some recent parents to become critical of the school's leadership and staff. High Quality Instructional Staff and Professionally Sensitive Administrative Leadership Staff provide daily educational care and nurture for all students in a Safe, Positive and Challenging Environment. A careful review of the TEA School's Report Card and TEA Accountability Rating will demonstrate the effectiveness of the educational program at La Amistad Academy. A Forthright Warning To All Parents, If you are unwilling to agree to the Mission of La Amistad or If you are unwilling to following the policies of the school, especially those that require your parental involvement... Do Not Consider La Amistad Academy as your Public Charter of Choice.


Posted January 17, 2013

I have reviewed several reviews of angry parents whose reviews were provided after the enrollment status of their child changed due to their refusal to be "educational partners" with La Amistad Academy. One important characteristic of educational partners at La Amistad Academy is that parents are required to positively adhere to all policies and procedures of the school. Non Compliant Parents Are Unacceptable especially those whose behavior and actions places the educational environment at risk. I appreciate the school for it's struggle to provide a safe school space and a high quality educational program despite the criticism of those very few parents who refuse to FOLLOW THE SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Thank you to the hardworking and dedicated staff of La Amistad Academy. Please continue providing a Safe and Positive Educational Space for Our Children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2012

Hi all parent, La Amistad Love & Leaning Academy is a worst school I have ever seen in my life. They are not organized in this school at all, they principal and are not professional the way the handle situations they lie to parent about forthcoming campus that has not yet start. La Amistad academy accommodated more than what they can, now discontinued per-k3 student form coming to school. They can t give our children s proper education by having 58 kids in one class, class that supposed to be three classes. La Amistad Love and Leaning Academy is just a terrible. Public school of course batter than them, This can mixed up your children s head.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2012

This school need to be closed , i never see no school like this , staff are very mean to students , pre K student there sitting down on the carpet , student loose staffs ,they just west parents time they returned kids home anytime they feel like is not right please STATE HELP PARENTS AT THIS SCHOOL ASAP!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2012

The teachers in La Amistad are really doing a great job. Since my daughter started going to this school, I have seen a great improve on her. KUDOS to all the staffs, teachers and the Managements of this great school. I LOVE U ALL FOR YOUR HARD WORKS.
—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.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
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Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female80%
Male100%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 "Exemplary".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

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
Black 64% 13%
Hispanic 32% 50%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
White 0% 31%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 0%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 29%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 65%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • FREDERICK NIXON
Fax number
  • (281) 988-9201

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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10860 Rockley Rd
Houston, TX 77099
Phone: (281) 988-9201

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