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Ore City Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 493 students

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Posted May 1, 2009

Wonderful school! My children are in their 3rd year and almost hate the year to end! Good teachers and an awsome Elementary Principal. Consistent reasonable discipline as well. The only thing that should change is the kids that hang out in the parking lot and walk through it instead of down the sidewalk. That's a bit dangerous and they pay no attention.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2007

Very good school with good leadership from the Superintendent and Elementary Principal. Several steps have been made in the past two years to bring the elementary to greater achievments.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2004

This is the second year my son has gone to Ore City Elementary and my daughters first. They both love the school and their teachers. I am involved in my childrens education and I have to say everything I have seen at this school has been impressive. The children are very well cared for and disciplined. I am looking forward to my children finishing their academics at Ore City.
—Submitted by Melissa, a parent


Posted June 7, 2004

The OCISD Elementary is a very good school. It is, for the most part, well balanced and well funded. The changes the administration and school board have made in the past few years have been very positive. The TAKS scores for the students were excellent this year. OCISD Elementary has some areas that need to be worked on, the same as any other school. I would say this school is above average.
—Submitted by Wayne Buckner, 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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

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 81% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
100%

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

All Students85%
Female88%
Male84%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students86%
Female82%
Male93%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students82%
Female91%
Male68%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American86%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female83%
Male97%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 76% 34%
Hispanic 12% 48%
Black 11% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
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) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 52%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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7001 US Hwy 259 N
Ore City, TX 75683
Phone: (903) 968-3300

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