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Hemphill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 899 students

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3 stars

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Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The majority of staff at this school is very judgemental and unprofessional in regards to communcation. The environment between teachers is not very collaborative when on the surface it appears to be collaborative. The progress report grading system for this school district is on a scale from 1-4 which means absolutely nothing to the parents. If I was a parent, I would strongly recommend not sending your child to this school. They do provide after school clubs on Mondays, but not every child is able to join a club due to limited spaces. The cafeteria food is great and healthy. Some teachers do not go above and beyond to provide what is best for their students. The principal appears to be genuinely concerned for your child, but in reality, will provide minimum support possible.


Posted November 27, 2009

Theres a new pricipal which makes this year a little rough for the kids. Unfortunately the teachers don't have much support from the parents or the new principal.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 28, 2009

The teachers at this school work very hard with little support from the administration. The teachers care about all the students. There needs to be more communication between admnistration, staff, and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2009

My daughter has gone there since kinder, she is now going to 2nd grade. I think the teacher and staff has ALWAYS been supportive and ALWAYS addressed ANY little or small problems that I had concerns with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2008

I am dissapointedwith the communication between the faculty and parents. The Principle is on a huge powertrip!
—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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
74%
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

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students75%
Female67%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female75%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English92%
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

Math

All Students76%
Female74%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education60%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female81%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education60%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 85% 48%
White 12% 34%
Black 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 45%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 81%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
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Phone: (512) 268-4688

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