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Jack M Fields Sr Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 594 students

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Posted June 10, 2008

Jack Fields is a great school. The staff and teachers are always willing to help answer parent s questions or concerns. They make a tremendous effort to assist, affirm and encourage the children. They treat every child as a special individual with their own strengthen, talents even work with any weaknesses. Their patience and kindness with each child is obvious. The teachers have such a passion for what they do. I am happy to have all my 3 children in Jack Fields.
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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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students86%
Female79%
Male93%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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%
Female85%
Male91%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female79%
Male91%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 49% 48%
Black 41% 14%
White 8% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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) 31%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 27%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2505 S Houston Ave
Humble, TX 77396
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Phone: (281) 641-2700

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