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Travis Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 611 students

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Posted October 6, 2008

My son has been in dual language classes since Kinder. All the hard work by this great team of teachers is paying off! I believe the dual language program will help improve scores at this campus as our students go up the grade levels. As a parent, I am seeing my son progress academically in both languages!
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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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
89%
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

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
79%

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 Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female73%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
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

Math

All Students64%
Female74%
Male57%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female81%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students78%
Female92%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students79%
Female71%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English77%
Migrant89%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female73%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English85%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female73%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English85%
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 Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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 79% 48%
White 15% 34%
Black 5% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 29%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 77%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 45%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:10 am
School end time
  • 3:10
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms Sha Burdsal
Fax number
  • (432) 689-5054

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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