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John W and Margie Stipes Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 666 students

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Posted July 14, 2010

My 2 girls have went to this school since Kinder and I have to say it is amazing. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to help with our children and any of there needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2009

We are so happy to be part of this school.Friendly atmosphere.Heartfelt thanks for principal and all teachers for the excellent work.Jagan
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

Excellent environment for education with all the latest facilities combined with best teachers makes it wonderful school in the state
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2009

Execllent school.friendly,approchable and dedicated teachers.They treat all students with respect and creat a very postive learning enviroment for all children of all abilities.His teacher is great. christy & smitha
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2008

Standard of education is top compared to other highly rated schools. Curriculum and home works are so good that it is minimum and child can do it independently.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

Well, we are finishing up our 2nd year here at Stipes. It goes by so fast. But, we have had a wonderful 2nd year. Although we are very sad to have to say good-bye to our wonderful principal, Marty French. She is moving out of state. She will be missed terribly. But we wish her all the luck & happiness in her new home. Everyone have a safe & fun summer!!!
—Submitted by Laurie Gahan, a parent


Posted March 19, 2008

Great school with exceptional teachers and curriculum. My child has been learning at an exceptional rate and I receive items to assist her at home. Contact between myself and her teacher is great and we love it! Eric, Erica and Elexia Hall
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2007

Wonderful school with wonderful, professional, educated teachers and staff.
—Submitted by Felicia Chavez, 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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)98%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students91%
Female87%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented96%
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 "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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 55% 48%
White 25% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
Black 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 42%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 67%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3100 Cross Timbers
Irving, TX 75060
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