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Derry Elementary School

Public | 3-5 | 589 students

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Posted August 7, 2009

I think the faculty is what makes this school so much a success. They are put through so much work and deadlines but their committment to excess never waivers. Admin could be more approachable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2008

This school is so focussed on TAKS results that the broader aspect of education is lost both for the children and teachers. In my opinion an unhealthy environment for all, to the extent that we felt we had to remove our child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2003

Great school! Everyone is focused on student success and achievement. Great principal and staff.
—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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

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 81% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students69%
Female65%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education60%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students72%
Female74%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education36%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)51%
Proficient in English76%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education44%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education62%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education69%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English95%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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
Hispanic 86% 48%
White 12% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 34%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 43%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
Phone: (956) 943-0070

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