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Windcrest Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 693 students

 

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Posted December 15, 2011

This is a school that keeps raising the bar for the students and staff. Teachers work digilently to build quality lessons that promote student success. Teachers are great with parent communication and student success is their ultimate goal. New programs and systems are put into place to promote a more positive learning environment. Such as the safe ambassadors program which teaches students how to keep our school bully free.


Posted October 20, 2010

Windcrest is such a family oriented and focused environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2010

I am raising my grandson and I wouldn't put him in any other school. They hold high standards for the teachers as well as the students. They have a strong school community it shows from the minute you enter the front door.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2010

Bullying is a big problem here and the school choses to ignore it. My daughter was harassed by 3 other girls for being friend with a girl the 3 did not like and the school would not step in and resolve the problem and told me that there was nothing they could do. This school has major issues. Children are not allowed to join clubs like honor society unless a parent is signed up for PTA. I think that is very odd. VERY BAD SCHOOL, DON'T SEND YOUR CHILD HERE.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2008

My son attended Windcrest from K-2. We are putting him in a different school because of the overall test scores of this school. The teachers are hard working. PTA is very small and needs a good leader. The students dont do field trips too much. Not the best school for our family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2008

I have had nothing but Fantastic results with both of my children here. They both love this school more than I would have ever believed. The teachers have made learning exciting and fruitful again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2005

This is a great school. They have a very active PTA and mentor program. Their academic program is excellent as well as their music and art.
—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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
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 Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black or African American63%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education63%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English85%
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 Students82%
Female79%
Male84%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education50%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male75%
Black or African American73%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education44%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American88%
Asian80%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education89%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American85%
Asian80%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American85%
Asian80%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education90%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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

  • 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 53% 50%
Black 20% 13%
White 19% 31%
Asian 4% 3%
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 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 64%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
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 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Jeanie Wiedenbach
Fax number
  • (210) 564-1657

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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465 Faircrest Dr
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