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Ursula Stephens El

Public | PK-5 | 789 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 18, 2011

My daughter is going to USE since she was in pre-K. Now she is in third grade. I think the school is excellent. They have great teachers and really good level of organization, but the administrative staff need costumer service training to make this school the best!.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2011

My children have gone to Stephens for 3 years now and I have been very pleased with the level of education they have received. I have felt that the teachers truly care and are willing to go the extra mile. The administration of the school is visible and they recognize the kids for all their work, not just test scores! The school has been Exemplary for the last two years! Since this is the top rating a school can receive, I would say it is a Great School! I know Katy has very high standards and that is why I moved to the area!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 18, 2011

The administration is horrible. Three teachers had to quit in the middle of the year and another staff member as well. The teachers are amazing. They are the best caring teachers I have seen in this proffession. I just wish they had a better administration that cared about the students and not the state tests.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 16, 2010

To tell you the truth I came to this school when it was new as a 4th grader because i lived closer to it than my old school and didn`t like it one bit but all the qualities were good though like all the teachers were nice and it was a good challenge for me but most of all I made lots of new friends i guess i didn`t like it there at first because it was nothing like my old school


Posted May 27, 2010

I find it very interesting that I have posted 2 negative reviews about this school and both of them have been removed. Both reviews had to do with the LACK of professionalism from the administrative staff. People need to KNOW THIS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

I really love this school and they way they have plenty of teachers for the students
—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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

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 88% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
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 Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)98%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 55% 48%
White 27% 34%
Black 11% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 42%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 55%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 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 47%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2715 Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
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Phone: (281) 234-0200

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