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Keeley Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 627 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 14, 2013

Will Keely is a very good school and my daughter has never been happier since we moved her from liberty grove.The office staff is very nice and the first thing my daughter said was''Mommy the teacher doesn't yell at us she talks to us and she explains things to me if i don't understand it.'' Her teacher is very nice and welcoming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2012

We moved in the middle of the school year from another state. We have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader. I am very impressed with the school and the curriculum. I feel welcome at the school-friendly office staff, teachers, and principal. I feel honored to have my children attend Keeley Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2012

If you are looking for a school focused on learning, this is not the the school for you. As soon as you walk through the door the atmosphere feels very chaotic and not serious. The teachers here spend a lot of time gossiping instead of getting to know the children and parents. If something happens with a child at the school, at the end of the day all of the parents and teachers know about it. This is from personal experience; if it was my child that they were gossiping about I'd be upset! I've had two children at this school and so far, Mrs. Hass is the only one I've had any respect for. The whole time we were there I never saw the principal, my children thought the assistant was the principal. If you can afford it go to a private school. My children's grades have gone up and they like school a whole lot better since they have left Keeley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2010

I have to say that in the past 6 years I've had 2 students at Keeley (one currently) and the comments here (both negative and positive) are pretty much right on track. We've had excellent teachers but parent/PTA is certainly a clique of gossiping parents. Most of whom are stay at home moms who believe working moms are horrible parents (overheard personally at a PTA sponsored event). Agreed, you never hear from a principal unless a fund raiser phone notice is on the agenda...Overall my children received (and are still receiving) a good education from this school. As long as you don't rock the boat (heaven forbid you need to voice a concern with the office staff- counselor, secretaries, nurse, and principals), you will be fine. Also, just don't do anything you wouldn't want the teacher cliques to be talking about in the lounge at break!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

The GISD allows you to choose which school you attend. The fact that Keeley continues to be full is very telling. My son has completed an entire school year, and he has an awesome teacher. There are worksheets to reinforce what is being taught, but it would be impossible for children to learn without being taught - especially in Kinder and first grade where most kids are beginning readers. My son has seen movies a handful of times at most, and that's only when it rains for weeks on end and they can't go outside (and it has several times this year). I actually had contemplated putting my son in a different school and am so glad I went with my first instinct. Keeley is above average for sure! And parent involvement is very much appreciated. You just have to ask where your talents can be used.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2010

This is an EXTREMLY worksheet driven 1st grade school. This school also carries the 'attend by entitlement' atmosphere.....from the PTA to the staff. Certainly, every parent gets a different experience and if you want a worksheet driven school with parents who pretend to balance the world on their shoulders, then this is the school for you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2010

1st grade is all worksheet driven. The teachers don't 'teach' anything, they just pass out books and worksheets. Principal is just a disembodied voice on phone calls to encourage attendance at fund raisers at local fast food joints. Kids with morning recess will spend 85% of their time watching Rugrats and other cartoons, rather than outside. There is an extraordinary amount of television shown here in lieu of academics. Test scores are all they care about, and teaching to the test is all they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2009

This will be my son's second school year at Keeley, and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about this school. True that the pick up/drop off is busy, but what school in the area isn't, they have alot of kids to get in cars each day!!!! My son had a few medical problems this year and everyone worked as a team to keep him on track. Ms. Bee was the most wonderful teacher that we could have hoped for!! I find parent involvement is up to the parent, last year we transfered mid year and was very involved, there was muffins fo mom, donuts for dad, many classroom parties and I even helped out in a couple classrooms. If you want more to happen join the PTA and get your ideas heard. We love Keeley and look forward to my daughter going there next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2009

My daughter attended Keeley for 5 years and had the best teachers. My daughter loved going to school and loved learning. Its an excellant school and we have never had issues with the teachers or curriculum. Awesome. i have another child attending now and I would recommed this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

Horrible school! My daughter attended and we pulled her out! Teachers are more interested in gossiping than teaching the children. Very work sheet driven. If you want the best for your child, please take them some where else. Most of the teachers have very little interest in the children. I don't know why people think Keeley is great. It's all for show!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

My child has been attending Keely for about a year, and so far I can't see what's so great about it. For starters, the drop-off/pick-up method is a total mess. Also, I've never seen or heard the principal except in automated telephone calls. I do wish that there were more school related events for the kids to participate in besides carnival day and skate night which is on a weekday. Lastly, parent participation does NOT seem very welcomed. I am very disappointed and will be searching for another school in the meantime.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2008

Not a school you want to send your child to if they have any kind of learning disability. This school is my homeschool, everyone says how wonderful it is. Which it must be if your child doesn't need special services. I was probably one of the only parent trying to keep my child out of Keeley. Again, not that its not a good school, just not a good school if your child needs special Ed services.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2008

I have a 5 yr old in ms. owens class grade k and a 4th grader in ms. wood's 4th grade class. They are very caring and very attentive teachers. I am greatful my children were able to have a fun and educational school year. Thank you Ms. Owen and ms. wood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

This is our first year in a public school, as we transferred in from a private Christian school. It is too early to give appropriate feedback on academics. I can say the Moose book that you pay $5.00 is helpful for keeping track of what is going on, and for communication between parent and teacher. Since it is just past the 6 week period, I've not had Meet the Teacher to get detailed information about the classroom curriculum times, and general questions a 'new' parent may have. My daughter is a 2nd grader, and has music alternating Friday's; P.E. is twice a week, and 1-2 Friday's a month. I'm not certain about Art class. As I learn more about Keeley, and develop opinions, I'll be certain to update.
—Submitted by Laura, a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

Keeley is a great school. I believe it provides above average academic programs for all children. I believe for the most part the teachers promote positive education feedback to the children. Especially with the tutororials and extra assistance they provide. I feel that the children enjoy the school and receive great benefit from attending Keeley. The level of parent involvement is good and that is great to know. I will continue to allow my child and most likely my next child to attend Keeley.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2006

This is one of the best elementary schools in the district. The school encourages parent participation and the teachers are well respected in the school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 29, 2005

OK if your child has no special needs. Too many students. It is crowded. Many teachers are on the alternative teaching plan. They have never taught, and often are inexperienced. Horrible communication. I have had 4 children, in ten years attend this school, and feel that all they care about is how they are rated in TAKS tests. They will do anything to be rated Exemplary. Very mean spirited staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 20, 2005

All they care about is being rated Exemplary at any cost. Special Education is terrible. There have been 4 teachers in 4 years for Special Ed. No thought is given to the children and what is good for them. High level of parental participation, almost like clicks. Very dissapointing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2004

I am shocked and disappointed at these reviews. People are fighting to get their children into this school because of the exceptional quality education it provides yet the only reviews given to this point have been negative. Keeley is wonderful with excellent teachers who do everything a parent would want for their child. I am a parent of two Keeley students as well as an educator with 12 years of teaching experience at other schools and feel extremely lucky to have my children in this school. The principal is well respected and deservedly so. Her teachers respect her and work hard to maintain a subperb educational environment. We have been fortunate enough to have 4 exceptional teachers here and I know that quality teachers are hard to find. My recommendation to those who are unhappy is move elsewhere and make room for others who want their kids in an excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2004

While I agree with some of the other reviewers, I have some positive feedback as well. Chaotic afternoon pickup, major safety issues. We have reported to city as well as school without much feedback. Principal and administrative comments in other reviews accurate. Trying to get help for kids with problems is impossible and a nightmare. However, I have had 2 wonderful, impressive teachers so far that have really made a difference in my childs education and have taken extra efforts to stimulate him. However, discipline seems to be too rough for the small things and not enough for things that matter.
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

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 88% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education80%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "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
White 57% 34%
Hispanic 21% 48%
Black 14% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 16%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 8%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 40%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6700 Liberty Grove Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
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Phone: (972) 412-2140

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