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Wilson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 582 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 10, 2012

I have three children here at this school. I believe it is an excellent school, teachers and staff are great. My children have learned what they need to learn and more. Mr. Pequeno has been a great help to my daughter. Thank you so very much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2010

I have two children at this school and i love it, although the receptionist is a bit rude. My children transferred here from IDEA last year and it was hard for them at first but thanks to Mrs.Reyes pk teacher aid, and Mrs.Soto kinder teacher the transition was wonderful. I will forever be thankful to this ladies for laying a good foundation for my children. I have been blessed this year as well, with the amazing Mrs.Murguia who teaches first grade and Mrs.Zayas in kinder. The principal is always available and attentive, unlike other big schools. Parents have to understand that teachers can not do everything for us parents. We have to continue the lessons at home and also continue with discipline ,it is the only way our children will develop a love for school and learning. Thank you to all the great staff at Wilson Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2005

I have a son here at Wilson Elem. He is just in PK and I think he has learned what he has to learn for his age. I think that the staff and teachers here in this school are great. But I think that teachers should have more patience with the kids. I think that's part of their job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2005

Great teachers very strong towards students learning. My son was at this school from pre-k to 4th grade. Principal great with staff and students. She was always avil for the kids. Very strong for ths task skills and took time with each class. Thank you for all your hard work and thank all the teachers for their support and help that they gave my son..we Miss Wilson.
—Submitted by luis zapata, 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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%
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%
Female77%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
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 education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English97%
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 Students92%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 "Exemplary".
  • 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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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 98% 48%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 54%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1200 Hackberry Ave
McAllen, TX 78501
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Phone: (956) 971-4525

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