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Camelot Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 574 students

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Posted March 19, 2009

'Unfortunately, leadership is lacking at this school and the teaching my child received was very uneven. Personal experience with some teaching staff was extremely unprofessional. A small school like this one doesn't afford much choice when teachers aren't meeting your child's need. And the principal is doing very little to weed out those teachers who are just 'biding their time,' while they waste the precious time of the students they are trained professionally to serve and inspire.' Very poor communication between staff and parents. Any issue concerning students is quickly brushed off as a problem with the student. Principal avoids any meetings with parents regarding any issues. Breakfast and lunch times are uncomfortable for the little one they are not been allow finishing their food. The principal does nothing about the kids that are bullying my son.After school program is run by teens without appropriate supervision.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2009

This school is a joke. The principal does nothing about the kids that are bullying my son. She has no clue about her students and is never at campus when I try to reach her. It's time they get a principal in that school that knows what they are actually doing. To make matters worse the assistant principal is worthless too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2009

Although I have been with this school as for a few years, the quality of teachers, administrators and staff is stellar. The teachers are constantly working to not only better themselves, but most importantly, the educational abilities and lives of the children. It is apparent due to the RECOGNIZED status of the school, this educational facility is on its way up to EXEMPLARY. I have been at several other schools outside NEISD, and this I leave with the parents: Consider yourself fortunate you have this school. The teachers at Camelot are unselfish, caring, dedicated, and have nothing but creating successful students as their goal. Way to go Dr. Canada for amassing a top notch faculty. As well, KUDOS to all the teachers who have dedicated their time (and part of their family time) to ensuring these kids get the best education possible.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 21, 2007

This school is a big disappointment. Students are not offered Spanish, art or computer lab. The science teacher is the only teacher willing to work one on one with my son. My son does not feel safe at Camelot and does not feel his teacher protects him. At best, this is a mediocre school, for the un-college bound.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

I have found that the teachers and administration at Camelot truely care for the childrens education. They work hard each and everyday to make sure the students at Camelot are being taught in a fun, interesting way. My child has made a great change in her academics as well as her love for school since coming to Camelot this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2005

The quality of teachers is high. They work hard and really care. Music, Art and P.E. are all included in the district curriculum which is very well respected. NEISD is well oiled machine. The parental involment is minimal as many homes are two working parents with little etra time to volunteer during a regular school day.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 2, 2005

My son was in 2nd grade and my daughter in 1st grade. My daughter had a great experience with her teacher and learned alot. My son who has a diagnosis of PDD had a hard time. He had a wonderful special ed teacher who really cared about him but it was the teachers first year teaching as he worked for his certification. The principal was not very accessible and we had a hard time communicating my son's needs and having them met by his general ed teacher.
—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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black or African American68%
Asian86%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male77%
Black or African American68%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students65%
Female66%
Male63%
Black or African American47%
Asian80%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education38%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Black or African American69%
Asian100%
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education100%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
Black or African American72%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 "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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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 51% 48%
Black 33% 14%
White 11% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 81%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 52%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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7410 Ray Bon Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
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