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Wanke Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 926 students

 
 
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Posted April 25, 2012

My daughter has loved getting ready for school. Everybody is so nice and helpful. AWESOME!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2010

The school is great, The principal is an excellent person and all teachers and staff very good. My children go really happy to school. WANKE IS EXEMPLARY. Congratulations!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

My son is a student there. The school is Immaculate.The staff is awesome and so nice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2009

Everyone works together to ensure student success. This is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2008

My children wake every morning looking forward to being at Wanke. It has a great faculty and administration. As a teacher, I want my kids to want to go to school and I think this is what makes Wanke great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

The school is fabulous overall, but the teachers are overworked and the amount of pressure put on the teachers is enough to cause burn out and anxiety. The teachers work extremely hard and yet more and more pressure to get test scores higher and higher is significant. I think the school means well, but I think they might want to step back and look at what is actually occuring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2007

My two boys go to school here and they are excelling. The teachers are terrific and seem to really care. Highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

Arts and Cultuere at this school are great! For a new school they are on the forefront of programs and culture enrichment for thier students second to none!!
—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.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

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 Students92%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American83%
Asian88%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education89%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female95%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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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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 65% 50%
White 22% 31%
Asian 7% 3%
Black 3% 13%
Two or more races 3% 2%
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 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 34%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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10419 Old Prue Rd
San Antonio, TX 78249
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