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Richardson Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 467 students

 

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Posted February 5, 2013

The staff is great. They really care about kids! It's really a family atmosphere at Heights.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2012

This is a friendly and family oriented school. The love and respect at the school is outstanding. The staff members at this school rally around the students when they are going through hard times and cheer them on during thier successes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2011

This school is horriable. We just moved from Plano,Texas to Richardson. This school is so unorganized and the parking is horrific! The teacher is uncommunicative, and the staff always seems clue less! I wish i would have just kept my kids in Plano school district. I have heard so many positive things about Richardson , but now that we live here I dont see anything better than what we had before! Miss you Plano!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

I love this school and the staff in it. My son is in Pre-K and this a our first year of school. We have had a great year and it has been a lot of fun. Ms. Ghent is a GREAT teacher and we have just fallen in love with her. AMs. Barasa is a great asset to the class as well!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The teachers are knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. From the principal on down, it is a cheerful, welcoming place! Children are learning and having a great day at Heights!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I love Richardson Heights because of the amazing staff!! I feel like we're part of one great big family. My child is going into her fourth year at Heights and we wouldn't have it any other way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2009

This is an Excellent school! The issues you have in a typical public school are not things that me as a parent has ever had to worry about at heights. Go Wildcats!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2006

My son is in 5th grade here and this is our first year. We love this school. This is his 3rd elementary school and our favorite. The teachers care and it shows. Great atmosphere, good communication, friendly parents. He has 3 teachers this year and they have all gone above and beyond. I wish we had gone here all along!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2005

Great School! Very friendly staff and teachers and very welcoming to newcomers. High parental involvement I think due to the enthuiasm of the school personnel. Diverse student background well balanced with very active PTA with GREAT Newsletters to keep parents informed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2005

One of the best schools ever, my autistic son has improved by being in this school. I would recomend it to any parent. The teachers and aids are the best and we work well together for the benefit of my son.
—Submitted by Maria Angel, a parent


Posted April 2, 2004

This school is really great. The atmosphere is great. The teachers are great. Everything is just so great.
—Submitted by Jessica Carter, a former student


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.

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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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

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 83% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

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

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 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 Students88%
Female96%
Male77%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female96%
Male83%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education17%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 50%
White 28% 31%
Black 13% 13%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 43%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jenny A Lanier
Fax number
  • (469) 593-4401

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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101 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
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Phone: (469) 593-4400

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