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Westlawn Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 255 students

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2 stars

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Posted January 11, 2013

This is the most horrible school. The school district is crooked and the superintendent is crooked. Corpal punishment is currently being tolerated at this school. The students ate hit if they get the wrong answer. They don't have any money in the budget for special ed so autistic kids are mixed in w the behavior class and are being beaten by Mr Johnson. Every time a kid misbehaved in another class they are sent to him for punishment. Stand up for your children and take them out of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2009

This is a fantastic school! The principal is caring yet firm with the students and does not tolerate nonsense. The teachers are wonderful! And the librarian is extremely knowledgable and helpful to both students and parents. Our children love Westlawn!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2007

Westlawn's GT program is superior. My daugther scored on a 7th grade level in all her subjects.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
67%
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 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
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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 Students62%
Female68%
Male55%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students75%
Female66%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students75%
Female85%
Male69%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented92%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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
Black 74% 14%
Hispanic 18% 48%
White 7% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 72%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 6%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1217 Vauthier Rd
La Marque, TX 77568
Phone: (409) 908-5100

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