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I love Bolin! I have a student in Kindergarten and was very hesitant about public schools. The teachers were extremely comforting during the transition in the first few weeks. My child comes home raving about the wonderful day they had and all the fun things they did! They cannot wait to go back the next day. As a parent, that brings me such piece of mind and I could not be more thankful to those teachers who are giving my child a love of learning as they are starting their foundation in education. I'm also very impressed with all the technology they are incorporating into the classroom. I look forward to what is to come and know that there is no other place I would want my child to be than at Bolin.
—Submitted by a parent
Bolin is a well-run, excellent school. The teachers are amazing and the amount of emphasis placed on the children's SELF ESTEEM is beyond anything I have ever seen in an elementary school. We absolutely LOVE Bolin. The parent and PTA involvement is fabulous!!!! Proud to be a Bolin Blazer and looking forward to several more years of Blazer pride!
—Submitted by a parent
Not real impressed with Bolin Elementary. We moved from the east coast and the residents raved about Allen ISD and Bolin in particular. My child is in kindergarden and the concepts they are learning now are things she learned when she was 3-4 years old. I know that coming from the east coast there would be a change school wise but this is rediculous. My child is not challenged at all in this school. The Gifted & Talented program is also a joke. They meet for a total of 30 min PER WEEK. At best (at higher grades) the max time per week is 2 1/2 hrs per week. Not at all what I expected from the Texas school system. Also, noticed this little tid bit, the more you are involved with your child at the school the better the grades they will receive. Never been around something like this in my life.
—Submitted by a parent
I submitted my first child into Bolin when we first moved to Allen. He loved Mrs. Wykoff, she was a very caring teahcer. After his first year there, I sent my first grader there. Mr. Holley was very nice, and she said the only thing she didn't like was having to wake up at seven! All of the staff was nice to my children, even the bus drivers were nice! They said they would never forget Bus 60!
—Submitted by a parent
Bolin Elementary is a fantastic school. I come from a family of educators and wondered if this school would meet my expectations. Bolin has exceeded them. The staff is wonderful! My child looks forward to school everyday and hurries to do her homework when she gets home because she likes it so much.
—Submitted by a parent
The teachers are fantastic. My kids love them. The only complaint that I have is the same as a previous poster. My child that needs help is definitely getting it, but my child that needs to be challenged is not. I do wish that the school (administration possibly) would allow me to take my kids out of school for enrichment, but I was told that is not possible.
—Submitted by a parent
Bolin Elementary has great parent involvement that benefits the students and school community. TAKS scores are extremely high due to the skill and care of the teachers.
—Submitted by a staff
We chose to enter our 5 years old into Bolin instead of private kindergarten because many parents had told us that they were happy with the school. Allen ISD is known for it's Special Ed program which is excellent. My 3 year old was evaluated and enrolled into the speech therapy program and has improved greatly! However, our 5 year old in Kindergarten is academically advanced and very bored with school. His teacher is a wonderful teacher but a bit overwhelmed with 5 special needs kids in her class that demand most of her time. If your child needs extra academic help, AISD has a great program to get kids up to speed and to meet special needs, but if your child is 1-2 grades above average, chances are your child will not be challenged.
—Submitted by a parent
My son started this school very close to the end of the school yar, but the staff and teachers were very good about getting him acclimated to the school. I would have liked however to seen a PTA member contact me to see I wanted to be involved.
—Submitted by a parent
They Teacher's and Staff are great. I have a child in Kindergarden. Mrs. Ricco is the best teacher that cares for each and every student.
—Submitted by Susan S, a parent
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
103 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
104 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.
84 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
83 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
79 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
85 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
84 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
83 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
80 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
81 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 87% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 90% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 93% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 91% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 95% |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 100% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 90% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 100% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 100% |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 100% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 86% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 86% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53% | 34% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21% | 4% | ||
| Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 11% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 7% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 22% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 15% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 15 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 2% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 30% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 25% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 27% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 15% | N/A | 19% |
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