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Finch Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 467 students

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Posted April 5, 2013

This school is a very good school. Teachers are communicative with parents and well prepared to teach the kids. My three kids attend rhis school and they are doing very good in their classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2009

I think the parents below are correct in that a school is what the parents make of it. As one of the minority in the school as well, there are benefits like my son standing out and getting to take a leadership role in teaching english. Offering Spanish to everyone will only serve to confuse the younger kids like mine just now learning their words. However, 4th grade and above would be great. The teachers and staff are very supportive of all of the students and parents. I help my son's teacher out with all of her projects so she can create more and do more for her class. The administrative staff knows almost every student's name and is constantly involved in the kids' activities and feelings.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

With the majority of Mexican imigrates, this schoold rates on the bottom of all other schools in the area in academic programs, and parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2004

Finch Elementary is a very diversified school with solid leadership and committed teaching staff. Would like to see more extra curricular activities but that comes with more parental involvment. Overall I think they are doing the best job they can with the area they service. I do think since the majority of school is Hispanic that Spanish classes should be offered for all children.
—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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
71%

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 Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education57%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education63%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students91%
Female83%
Male98%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female79%
Male89%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female80%
Male87%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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
Hispanic 83% 48%
Black 8% 14%
White 8% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 4%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 69%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 85%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1205 S Tennessee St
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (469) 302-5600

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