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Holiday Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 687 students

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Posted January 30, 2012

I went to school here during the 1971-72 and 72-73 school years. As someone who eventually went to 17 different schools during my time from K-12, I can tell you this is the best school I ever attended.


Posted February 1, 2007

My child only attended school here for 3 years but she had a terrific experience. We hated to move when she was doing so well at this school. The staff was excellent and extremely caring beyond expectations. I would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2006

Excellent, I cannot truly describe in words how my children thrived at this public school. I'm impressed with the teacher communication and prinicpal involvement!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

My son is in Kindergarten at Holiday Heights Elementary. I have met the assistant principal and had to opportunity to discuss different ideas with him about the school. The counselor is very proactive and we have received wonderful results from the staff at my son's school in regards to his education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2005

my son has attended this school for 2nd grade. I am especially impressed with the faculty at this school. Parent involvement is high and the students show a great deal of spirit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2005

My children, both in the fifth grade, have been going to Holiday Heights since Pre-K. Their needs cover both ends of the spectrum. My son is ADHD and requires lots of special attention and my daughter is gifted. They both receive an excellent education and get all the special needs and attention they require. The teachers are caring and nurturing. The PTA is very active and involved in every aspect of their children's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2004

Holiday Heights. Great name for an excellent school. The school is well maintained. The teachers and administrators are excellent and care about the students. The overall rating of Birdville isd is 100% excellent because of the parent and teacher involvement. Remember it all begins with the parents and school administrators.
—Submitted by Mary Mendez, a parent


Posted June 1, 2004

My daughter just graduated from 5th grade at Holiday Heights. Her oldest brother will be a senior next year at Richland High School and her younger brother will be a sophomore. I've experienced Holiday Heights with my children for 12 straight years so I may appear to be a little biased. But I've never heard of a school that becomes such an extended family to you and especially to your children. The office staff, the principal, the long time and short time teachers truly care about and love your children and you! We will miss Holiday Heights and when we sell our home soon, I hope that a young family with small children will be blessed with it and they and their kids will get to enjoy the Holiday Heights experience! Husky Pride!
—Submitted by Leslie Hernandez, a parent


Posted March 9, 2004

I have two boys attending there 1st and 4th grade. Awesome school! Great teachers! Great job Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Bishop!
—Submitted by dEBORAH gARY, a parent


Posted January 29, 2004

This is absolutely the best school my daughter has ever gone to. All the teachers she has had have been very creative in their teachings, very nice and caring to the kids and just wonderful to deal with on a parent/teacher level. I would recommend this school to anyone with the highest honors!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

For a rather large elementary school, individual students are recognized regularly. They teachers are very concerned abou the students. Our experience at Holiday Heights was excellent.
—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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male84%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education64%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education57%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education60%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education59%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education63%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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 Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education67%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education82%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education88%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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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 59% 34%
Hispanic 21% 48%
Black 15% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5221 Susan Lee Ln
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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