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Nye Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 825 students

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Posted August 26, 2012

We have been very impressed with Nye Elementary! The teachers are very experienced, prepared, and truly concerned about the progress of their students as well as their overall well-being. We are blessed to have a school this wonderful available for our son. He learned to read in kinder. We had already made reading a priority in our home from the very beginning. They completed the puzzle, and now he is sounding out words that are not sight words. The principal, assistant principals, nurses, counselors, teachers (librarian, coaches, paraprofessionals, and music teacher included), registrar, front desk staff, custodians, security guards are all there with the same goal of making Nye a nurturing place for educational growth for the kids. Yeah!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2009

Great school! Great Teachers. My Kindergarten son already reads so amazed. I say this school is one of the best if not the best in Laredo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2008

The staff is extremely knowledgeable and caring for all the children regardless of their academic deficets! Principal/assistant principals are very high caliber, compassionate and academically inclined! my child just loves Nye
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2007

The academic program in nye elementary is very fulfilling to the students. The extracurricular activities give the student wide choice to pursue what they enjoy parents should get involved more with they children education
—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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%

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

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education33%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students84%
Female80%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education63%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female97%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education63%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female81%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 48%
White 5% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Black N/A 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 60%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 69%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 42%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
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Phone: (956) 473-3700

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