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Beasley Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 469 students

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Posted September 25, 2007

I've been involved for 2years now and I have no complaints about this school. My kids love this district and this school. We need more parents involved with their kids but this has to start from home!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2007

I'm the PTA President at this school and I think our school should actually receive a Perfect 10! We have lots of involved parents, superior students, wonderful staff and great teachers. We would love to welcome any other parents to join with us in supporting our school through PTA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2007

Great Classrooms, Great Teachers. Have two children enrolled currently
—Submitted by Joe, a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

I have been lucky to have very good teachers at this school. I have 4 children and have had only 2 bad years with teachers so far. However, the administration is the most sour group of people I've ever seen. Why don't you people ever smile? This includes many of the teachers as well. If you don't like your job, do something else and don't subject these children to your sour attitudes. One of the secretaries is always rude and condescending to parents, especially the working parents. I'm really tired of being treated rudely by people whose salary I help pay. I would love to have a job close to home where I could be close to my children and these people seem to hate being there everyday. Please adjust your attitudes and maybe the children will be happier too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2006

The teachers' separately were fine but there didn't seem to be much direction from the administration. Lots of confusion when working with big groups.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2005

Minimal parent/community involvement.
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%

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 88% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

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 83% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education20%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female89%
Male100%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students82%
Female74%
Male92%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female86%
Male93%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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
White 48% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 33%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 4%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 36%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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919 Green Canyon Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
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