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Greenwood Hills Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 404 students

 

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Posted June 25, 2010

Great neighborhood elementary school, diverse staff and student population. The building may be older but the educational opportunities there are first class. Richardson Independent School District schools rank nationwide.


Posted November 11, 2009

I have had many grandchildren go through this school, never in my life have i experienced teachers like some of my grandchildren have had. Those sixth grade teachers allow the students to be teenages and really know how to teach them. my grandson and some of his crazy friends ALL got commended on their sixth math TAKS test after almost failing the year before, now that is something amazing going on in that classroom. Thank-you greenwood hills for having such influential teachers...finally teachers that understand the grade level they teach!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2009

The staff at Greenwood Hills are some of the finest educators in Richardson. They are creative and let our children have real-life experiences. My child has learned to love writing in 4th grade and we can't thank the wonderful teachers enough! We're looking forward to the rest of our education at GHE and wouldn't think twice to go anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2007

Parents should be very concerned about the 'goings on' at this school! Most be shocked as was our family! The principal and most of the teachers are very rude, unprofessional, and downright mean to the children. Please think twice before you enroll or re-enroll your children at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2005

I've been very impressed with the programs available to my child academically and extracurricular. The art and music teachers are some of the finest. There is a core group of parents, ever-growing, that make a wonderful difference in the lives of all the children at GHE. Futher, the teachers and staff are pleasant, competent, and a joy to work with.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
93%
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 83% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students91%
Female97%
Male85%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female86%
Male96%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students95%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female76%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
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)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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%
Female88%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female80%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education43%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 50%
White 24% 31%
Black 10% 13%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 59%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 44%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 25%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Theresa L Massey-Stinnett
Fax number
  • (469) 593-6111

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1313 W Shore Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
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Phone: (469) 593-6100

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