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Colonial Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 758 students

 

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Posted May 13, 2012

The teachers here work long hours to provide high quality instruction. Students are nurtured and made to feel like they belong.


Posted March 18, 2009

My step son started attending Colonial Hills two years ago and well he is going great, not to mention the spanish he is speaking. The entire staff is great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2007

Excellent dual language program, great teachers. G/T program is challenging, innovative. High student turnover rate causes lower test scores, but overall, this is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2006

Top quality, teachers very helpful, Challenging for the children to excellerate, Staff very supportive, kind and understanding.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students60%
Female48%
Male67%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female69%
Male79%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female82%
Male90%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students67%
Female68%
Male67%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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 87% 50%
Black 7% 13%
White 4% 31%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
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 79%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 35%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Jana Mascarro
Fax number
  • (210) 442-0730

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2627 Kerrybrook Ct
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