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Potranco Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 587 students

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2 stars

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Posted February 4, 2013

My daughters first grade teacher was excellent. It all depends on the teacher. You have young, lazy, careless teachers who are there for a" job" so I do prefer "aged and experienced" school teachers. Every year for my children its been hit or miss but I do make up for what the teachers lack at home and spend a lot of time helping with homework and activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2013

For years parents were asked to sell overpriced stuff to raise money for PTO. The PTO sat on the money while art, music and field trips were eliminated. Parents asked if the funds could be used for field trips and the school board denied the request. After a few years of growing the PTO funds the school board approved putting in an electronic sign. The sign is no where near the pick up and drop off so that parents can read the sign. The sign is not even on the main road that runs in front of the school. It sits about a tenth of a mile away and far back from the road. Even when the speed limit is reduced from 65 MPH to 35 MPH, the messages on the sign are impossible to read. The majority of pick up parents don't even drive past the sign because the come from the east. We don't have music, art or field trips for our children, but we have a sign no one can read that children had to work for 3 years to buy and it cost around $40,0000.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2012

The school works this way, "take care of Mr. B and he will take care of you." You find out who the best teachers are and if you have stayed in the good graces of the principal and worshiped him, you will get the teacher you requested. The principal is the Jefe. The Jefe is known for punishing anyone who challenges him, teacher, parent and child. Teachers who don't blindly worship can expect to be moved up or down 4 grades without the proper notice needed to prepare to teach that grade. This punishment sets the teacher up for failure so that the Jefe can come observe and brutally critique. This does not help the children in the classroom. There have been at least 4 vice principals work under this principal in the last 6 years. The most recent display of disrespect towards parents came with the PTO elections. The Jefe yellled out to the crowd of parents and teachers who he wanted to have as PTO president. Most considered that a directive to them to do the same if they wanted to keep the Jefe in their good graces. The parents and teachers were then made to stand to record their vote. The way the Jefe treated the poor parent that he did not want as PTO president was humiliating.


Posted January 11, 2012

Military families beware. We chose this school last year based on its Exemplary rating (which has since been reduced two levels to "Academically Acceptable"). We were shocked to see the 1st Grade work sheets coming home were below par or on par with the work our twins completed in pre-school and Kinder. We asked to see curriculum, and we were not allowed. I asked to observe in the classroom, and the Principal, Mr. B, told me parents were only allowed one observation per year. We had many issues that were dismissed, berated and belittled by Mr. B. We felt our only option was to withdraw our children. It is a shame because we bought our house based on the school's exemplary rating. The poor performance of the school will not help our children, community or property values. When researching, look to the TEA's web site. At present, the MVISD web site falsely claims each Elementary school has a rating higher than the actual TEA rating. A SMSgt who works with my husband and whose daughter attended Kinder at Potranco was surprised when they recently PCS'd and their first grader was placed in remedial classes. annisejones(at)hotmaildotcom if you have questions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2011

This year registration was a nightmare. I was asked to complete enrollment paperwork on at least 3 occasions. The staff is not the most professional or helpful. It was the Friday prior to the first day of school before anyone was informed which class their child would be in and who would be teaching their child. The general attitude is, "shut up and don't ask questions." The staff is more interested protecting each other and their jobs than doing the best job for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2008

I find Portanco and Excellent school. The principal and teachers are always around walking the halls making sure everyone is where they are suppose to be. They are very nice and sweet to each and everyone no matter what age you are. Everyone is treated equal. The only thing that they are not good at is when someone is checking out any student they dont ask for ID unless you are a male. which I hated and told them quite a few times because that ment to me that any female can go in there and tell them that they are my childs aunt or grandma, and of course if the child knows them by name well they will believe it. I did not feel that my child was safe there and since I am a stay at home mom I would visit the school as much as I can.
—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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

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 81% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education100%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English85%
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

Math

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students94%
Female91%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 60% 48%
White 35% 34%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 57%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 43%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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190 Cr 381 S
San Antonio, TX 78253
Phone: (830) 931-2243 x2000

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