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Peebles Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 680 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 25, 2013

This is one of the best schools in KISD. Don't let the aging exterioir fool you, this school is up to date in all aspects. The teachers are highly prepared and the rigor of the curriculum will surely challenge your student to the capacity necessary to be successful in the real world. The PYP program is an added bonus. I am extremely pleased with this school, wish my kids were there again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2012

They provide great educational opportunities for the children to learn and grown in their development. My daughter is only in kindergarten but has learned things that wow and amaze me. They even have a Spanish class that my daughter loves as part of the curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2009

My son has been going to Peebles since he was in Kindergarten.. I am really pleased with the schools policy the staff are really nice, I feel comfortable meeting with teachers and staff. I grew up in KISD I am proud to have my son enrolled at Peebles.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

I now have 2 children enrolled at Peebles. My daughter as a 1st grader this year, and my son as a Pre K student. I am so impressed with the school as a whole. The teachers make an effort to get to know you as well as your child. I have always felt I could come any time and talk about my child. This is a PYP recognized school and because of that my children are gaining an understanding of the world they live in, instead of 'their own little world'. My daughter knows more Spanish than I do! Thank You Peebles, and Mrs Dudley for running a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2007

it's the greatest school ever, the bilingual program has thaught my daughter lots. the pta is the greatest, lots of involving the kids, the principal is great the library is wonderful. over all I love it and so do my children. all it comes down to is how much involving we as a parent do, (key point)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2007

have to pay for way too many things that the school should be able to provide the students! Overall good school, but my family cannot afford the things they want my children to have. If i wanted to spend that much money for my kids school, i would have enrolled them into private school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

Great Staff that cares! Mrs. Taylor rocks! Thank you Peebles for your support.
—Submitted by Joe Huerta, a parent


Posted October 27, 2005

Overall a good school. Good administration that cares about kids. Most of the teachers are very good. Parental involvement is a challenge.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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 88% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%

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 81% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
57%
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%
Female88%
Male98%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male89%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students81%
Female73%
Male92%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education36%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education55%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education55%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education80%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education30%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 41% 48%
Black 33% 14%
White 23% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%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 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 2%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Recognized by Texas Education Agency (2006)
  • Authorized Primary Years Program school (International Baccalaureate (2005)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:30
School end time
  • 3:15
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Gayle Dudley
Fax number
  • (254) 519-5631

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • general physical education
Girls sports
  • general physical education

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
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Phone: (254) 336-2120

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