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Loma Park Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 699 students

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Posted July 31, 2009

Loma Park Elementary is a solid school with great teachers that offer support and communicate effectively with their parents. They come to school with the best interest of their students in mind and strive to provide them with the highest quality of education and leadership possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2006

I have one child attending Loma Park and we came from another elementary within the same district and things are so much different here at Loma Park. For one its so much bigger then the other elementary we came from. I see a lack of parent volunteer and a lack in teachers. I feel the other school had lots on volunteer and teachers were so much more energized and involved with the students. Again teachers need a little more involvement and have to have a little more faith in what they can do with this kids. We can't give up on the future...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2005

I have had 3 children attend to this school. The spirit is high but unfortunately the Quality of academics is far from up to par. This begins at level of teacher and parent involvement, which I might add is the some of the poorest I have ever witnessed. There is very little effort on the staff of this school to get more parents involved, and a lack of communication as to the progress of the students. It is left unattended until a problem becomes too serious, rather then to nip it at the bud. I'd like to see more awareness on the teachers part to not only recognize problems but to assist in coming up with a solution and then follow through. This school as mentioned earlier is full of spirit and full of potential. It is time for that potential to be met.
—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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

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 81% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education86%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education83%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
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

Math

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education55%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education40%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students81%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education40%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students88%
Female82%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education85%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education64%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented93%

Science

All Students80%
Female70%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education73%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented92%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 99% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 29%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 98%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 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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400 Aurora Dr
San Antonio, TX 78228
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