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West Main Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 269 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2010:
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Posted April 26, 2013

West Main is a great school and that offers a great education. My eldest child has attended since Kindergarten and will be moving on to middle school next year. I don't understand the negativity of some parents, but I have no problems recommending this school to anyone seeking a quality education for their children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2013

Agree with the previous parents. The teachers don't send their kids to this school. Hmmmm? The students at this school deserve a better school and more qualified teachers and a caring principal.


Posted January 29, 2013

I respectfully disagree with the previous review. My daughter loves the school and I have no complaints as the teachers and administration are doing an excellent job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2010

The teachers at West Main are great and I'm very impressed with the strong emphasis on academic achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

My son is finishing his second year at West Main and we've had a wonderful experience. We will be starting 2nd grade in the fall and are looking forward to it. He's an above average reader, placed 2nd in the Math Olympiad, and has had great teachers supporting him and working with his father and I all along.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2006

I was very skeptical of public schools in general for elementary aged children having attended private schools myself. We have had a wonderful experience with our son's two years at West Main. He was accepted to the Gifted and Talented program and his pace has exceded my expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2006

They have some really great teachers here unless your child needs any help. They have cut the tutoring program to help emerging readers unless they are in grade 3 (they count for schol TAKS test).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2004

So far my experience with west main teachers has been great. Mrs. Pryor is wonderful and an excellent example of how a teacher should teach. Mrs. Boruvka is a strict teacher but that is what makes her good. She really has a desire for her students to learn to their highest potential.
—Submitted by april hosford, 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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

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 88% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students83%
Female74%
Male94%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented89%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students75%
Female100%
Male67%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female90%
Male76%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students82%
Female90%
Male77%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students88%
Female100%
Male78%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English94%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 48%
Black 29% 14%
White 16% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 20%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 88%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Gold Performance Acknowledgement Reading (2006)
  • Gold Performance Acknowledgement Math (2007)

Special education / special needs

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

Arts & music

Music
  • Band

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:45 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Stefani Morrow
Fax number
  • (972) 218-1563

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • PE incorporates many of these sports
Girls sports
  • PE incorporates many of these sports

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Strong pta; family math & reading nights; required conferences (2); campus committee
More from this school
  • Low Staff Turnover; Effective Reading Programs; Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) which provides for strong staff development within the school day; Master Teachers and Reading Specialist; Latino Hertiage Parent Program; After School Care Program
School leaders can update this information here.

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531 W Main St
Lancaster, TX 75146
Phone: (972) 218-1551

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