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T Sanchez El / H Ochoa El

Public | PK-5 | 811 students

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Posted August 3, 2006

I have never had a problem with the teachers or administrators at Sanchez-Ochoa. This is my daughter's third year at this school. Teachers are always involved and quick to bring issues to the attention of the parents, and great at encouraging parental involvement. Administration is top notch and they truly care about the kids, but we'll see how that goes now that there is a new principal. (Last year's principal was promoted.) Great infrastructure, great everything! Love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

Both of my children have fone to the same school starting pre-kinder. the teachers for my first child were wonderful up to the 3rd grade know that one is in 4th the teachers don't seem to care they are not helpful to the students or the parents. As soon as my complaint hit the principal things changed a little, but this teachers are old and need to change their ways. they don't want to have parent involvement.all activities are available but only to those students who surpass overall quality of education. i think that they need this activities to help them with their schooling work.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
48%
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 Students79%
Female65%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female61%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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 Students77%
Female75%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education20%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 "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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 100% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 14%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 87%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 97%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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211 E Ash St
Laredo, TX 78041
Phone: (956) 273-4500

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