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County Line Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 545 students

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Posted September 20, 2012

We moved away this past summer and my boys were sad to leave all their friends behind and all the familiar faces. The school they are at now is very different with rules and pick up policy well, there isn't one. Anyone could get off with these kiddos! Mrs.Cary, mo hawks and hair of every color is allowed! I just had to tell you! Well you are all missed and we hope you have a great year. Sincerely, Ronna Jones and Family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2012

My granddaughter had a wonderful experience in second grade at County Line. Her teacher was supportive, kind, challenging, and communicative. We received email on average four times a week, explaining what he had presented to students and what he hoped we'd ask them to explain to us about what they had learned. The people who greeted children at the start of the school day were warm and cheery. When I visited at lunchtime, the kids were orderly, talkative, happy. I am so hoping that she will have an equally positive experience in third grade.


Posted February 17, 2012

I have a 4th grader and a 2nd grader that have been at this school since Kindergarten. Our experience has been excellent. The kids are excelling and really like going to school. The teachers are top notch professionals and there is a zero-tolerance policy with bullying. You can't go wrong with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2009

I've had a horrific experience with a truly unqualified staff regarding my son who has autism. It's been an uphill battle all the way. I'm very dissatisfied, but have tried to work with them and educate them to the best of my ability. I don't feel that it's been worth it - my child is the one who suffers in the end - due to the staff's incompetence.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2009

County line elementary is awesome, and the staff is great. My son is enrolled in their ppcd program,for children with disablilities. His teacher mrs. Stafford is just amazing, and his therapists there always keep me up to date on all his progress and daily routines...I just love this school so much!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2008

My son is currently enrolled in the pre-k program. He loves him teacher (McPherson and Maxson). He is super hyper and both teacher take the time to make sure that he is on track. He is learning alot and have never heard from him that he does not want to go to school. I also like the fact that they have a special reward system for reading. My son now wants to read all the time. All parents are hands on with the school. Also love the school activites, carnival, help with announcments and the class parties. McPherson makes sure that all parents are able to participate. I love this school and I know it is going to be hard for my son to get a new teacher next year. He even wants to be a teacher when he grows up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2008

My son is currently enrolled in Kindergarten at MP. I find that all the teachers & staff are very helpful & understanding. They understand that starting school is an adjustment for many kids and take the time to get them to understand what is needed of them. They do not just teach the children academics, but also focus on social skills and creating a positive learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2008

My sin has being going to Memorial since he was in PK and know he is in 1st and he loves his school. I do to it is a great school. Very one is very friendly and the staff knows each and every child! I like that they allow and want you to be there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Memorial Primary is okay so far. In the beginning there were issues, but they were resolved in a timely manner. So far, my daughter hasn't come home complaining of anything negative going on. The programs offered at Memorial Primary( science, reading, arithmetic, etc.) seem ideal for children in the age group attending the school. I notice parents are very much involved in the well-being of the students there, which is definitely a plus. Music, arts, sports, I haven't had much information on the status of it, but I'm quite sure given the reputation the school has, the activities meet satisfactory standards. Overall, I'd say Memorial would be an ideal place for a child to attend school. Of course my recommendation is to not only take the advice of blogs on websites, but to also do your homework: go to the school's website, ask around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

I found that my son had an exceptional teacher, Mrs. Duckworth, and my daughter had an ok teacher while they were there. My son was challanged while my daughter was going through the motions. I feel like you have a 50/50 chance of a quality education here. The next year I could see that my son's teachers were mediocre. I pulled them out and put them in private school! I thought art and music were ok but not much individual attention. The level of parent involvement was good for public school. I think this school is finding it diffucult to keep up with the growth of the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

Before my first child started school I had heard tons of horror stories about the public school system. Our experience at Memorial Primary has laid my worries to rest. I have zero complaints and only the nicest things to say. I can only hope that all staff and campuses my children encounter during their public school education will be as wonderful as they are at Memorial Primary.
—Submitted by Sherry W, a parent


Posted April 18, 2005

My son is in Kindergarten at Memorial - its a wonderful school. The teachers are dedicated and the principal seems to be a wonderful leader. I'd recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2004

Memorial primary has a warm and nurturing environment that allows children to feel safe and free to learn.
—Submitted by jesi cale, a teacher


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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students94%
Female89%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female100%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students91%
Female86%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female83%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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
White 63% 34%
Hispanic 32% 48%
Black 3% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 43%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1200 County Line Rd
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: (830) 627-6610

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