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Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 604 students

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Posted June 6, 2009

In all the schools I have taught in, Malvern is by far the most enjoyable. We take the time to dive into the data and implement plans that will help our students achieve.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 4, 2009

I have 2 children attending Malvern. There are many opportunities for students to become involved. The teachers really care about the whole child and I am proud to be a Malvern Parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2009

This is a wonderful school. They have implemented many wonderful programs from student council to the Chess Club. This school has low teacher turnover and they go out of their way to see that every child reaches their full potential!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2008

I would give Malvern probably a 1 out of 5 stars rating. We have been a part of the school since it first opened and have been very disappointed overall with the school. My oldest child had all amazing teachers, but my middle child has not. The education, leadership, parental involvement, cleanliness all need work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2008

When I went to Malvern in second grade I didn't really like it. Sure it's a big school but that doesn't matter. They didn't let us talk at lunch if we did we had to owe resess.The teacher's in second grade were most of the time mean.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 25, 2004

Malvern has made a 360 degree turn with the new Principle and I have seen many changes in their students as a result. Malvern students are mostly transients meaning their zone spans many apartment complexes so children come and go often. The teaching staff is incredible! We loved the smaller class size.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2004

After spending two years at this school, we were thankful to move on. While we were blessed to have two great teachers, the parental participation at this school is extremely low, which makes coordinating activies/fundraisers, etc, very difficult. The majority of the staff are great to work with, but can only do so much on their own. This school is mainly zoned with apartment buildings, which results in a high turn over in attendance that changes weekly. We were not thrilled with this school and opportunities available.
—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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
98%
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

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

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 Students85%
Female94%
Male78%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female97%
Male81%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English90%
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

Math

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education14%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education33%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male72%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education40%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education33%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female70%
Male64%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 "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

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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 58% 48%
White 25% 34%
Black 15% 14%
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 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%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 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1100 Eldorado Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: (469) 302-5300

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