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Lee Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 742 students

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Posted March 27, 2013

So happy with this school! We moved from the flower mound ISD- exemplary schools etc. I was crying actual tears about moving my kids to this school but honestly, I need not have worried! The teachers are excellent! The staff is great, the PTA is involved. My kids have gotten a great education, they stress academics, and even though I think my kids are ahead, sometimes I get a monthly report back that let's me know what's what- like, "work on times tables 6's, 7's, 8's, and 9's need improvement!" My kids get straight A's so I could be complacent, but the school sure isn't! They stress the mastery of the math facts math and track reading mastery as well. We get extra worksheets home on key areas- one time my daughter showed she needed help with Phonics, supplemental materials were sent home! The teachers are very responsive when I contact them. My son has high functioning autism, the flower mound ISD did not want to place him in GT, but when we got to the Irving ISD he was able to join GT. We have recieved tremendous support for all of his "different" abilities, including social skills classes! TJ Lee Elem. is another reason why we are so glad we moved to "Easy Irving".
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2007

This year I now have 2 at TJ Lee. I think the teachers are awesome and my dealings with the office staff has been positive. However, I worry about the 'No Child Left Behind' policy directing too much attention to 'those left behind' and not on those who need a challenge. Coming from a minority upbringing that didn't necessarily have encouragement or challenges, I don't want my children to 'just' attend school. I want them to want knowledge and have ideas. I feel before long, I will need to change schools to keep them ahead of the game. Otherwise, kuddos to the teachers for working hard.
—Submitted by nancy, a parent


Posted December 18, 2007

I have been a Lee parent since 2001 and still have two more years before my last one goes to middle school. I have been through two different principals, each with their unique approach but still able to maintain the Lee standard. Most of the staff have worked there for years, I think that says a lot about the school too. There is absolutely nothing to complain about at Lee. It is an amazing school in every way! Go Lions!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2006

A previous post said the marquee sign was all in Spanish. It's not. It's bilingual with one side English, one side Spanish. With an increasing number of parents who do not speak English, the marquee is a good way to keep them informed. The teachers here are really the best. Fifth grade teachers in particular are outstanding. The staff is just very professional and (probably most importantly) fun. You can tell they appreciate each other, even with the changes in administration. I'm glad to recommend Lee to as many families as I can.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2006

I must say, that for the declining area, TJ Lee is the best elementary school in this area. We have just started our 4th year here, and have been pleased for the most part. Our teachers have been great, with the exception of 1 grade. I have had a few unpleasant encounters with the ofc staff, one which I had to report to the principle. Frankly, the marquee signs in all spanish disturb us. We are looking to move ASAP.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

My son has very much enjoyed his kindergarten year at Lee. His teacher did a great job and he loved his special activites and his classmates. I would recommned Lee Elementary to anyone who wants a great school experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2005

TJ Lee is a wonderful school. The teachers are very positive. The adminstrators are always available.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2004

The teachers at Lee are great. The office staff are very professional with the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2004

The principal, Mrs. Grider, is perfect and heads a great staff. The teachers are terrific. I can't think of one thing that I would change about this school.
—Submitted by Juli Parent, 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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
63%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education67%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black or African American62%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education63%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black or African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented96%

Writing

All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African American75%
Asian88%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 51% 48%
Black 29% 14%
White 14% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 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 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 39%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 70%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 18%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1600 Carlisle St
Irving, TX 75062
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