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Gilbert F M Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 835 students

 

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Posted January 4, 2013

I really like the teachers at my son's school. He is in the special education department and his teacher and paraprofessionals treat him kindly and he seems to have learned alot since going there. The cafeteria food isn't too great but I can always send lunch instead.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

I love this school. It is the best, the teachers are the best and I love the fact that the principal speaks Spanish. It is awesome, the staff gets involed and they are crazy and wacky just as the parents are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

The staff, teachers and principal is wonderful! My daughter was blessed to have Ms Chambers for a Kindergartden teach last year. She is a jewel and really rocks!! She made learning fun with family projects and activities. It was a great year! What a difference you made, Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 2, 2004

I have found the greatest teacher ever at Gilbert! Her name is Ruby Laney. She is one of the first grade teachers there. Wow! she is truely an inspiration to All children who have been so lucky to be taught by her. This is her last year and I wish she could go longer because she has made a difference in every child she has taught. Ask any student, to us she is the best!
—Submitted by Angi Fowler, a parent


Posted November 29, 2004

Let me start by off by stating that this school rocks! The teachers are so involved with the students and parents. They offer different programs for the children to get involved with and were always there to if you had any questions or concerns. I am saddened that we had to move districts, I wish that I could bring all the teachers with me. Keep up the good work everyone!
—Submitted by elizabeth matus, a parent


Posted March 1, 2004

The teachers work hard and provide many opportunities for extra tutoring. The environment is very friendly and nice. The building is always clean and attractive.
—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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

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 81% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
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 Students68%
Female76%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students72%
Female83%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students74%
Female80%
Male67%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students81%
Female89%
Male73%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented95%
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 "Recognized".

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% 50%
White 7% 31%
Black 4% 13%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 65%N/A17%
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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Patty Bustamante
Fax number
  • (972) 721-8480

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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