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Carlos Coon Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 759 students

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Posted October 20, 2009

I love it that the kids are so polite and they get to the school early to help out as valets. My child was having problems in Math and the issue was immediatly brought to my attention. My child is being tutored by a Math Specialist and the Vice-Prinicpal several times a week and my child is ready to move on to her grade level math. Awesome Teachers and Front office Staff. They are getting the whole school involved with the Taks test and having seminars for the families on what a child will see on the test and offering test taking tips.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

My granddaughter is in fifth grade and I find that in Carlos Coon there are excellent teachers. They are professional and yet sensitive to the children's needs. SO far she has had nothing but the best instruction and guidance. The music teachers has had her enrolled since she started and is now playing the violin. There are many opportunities provided or at least information handed out to parents to be able to decide what activities they wish to involve their children. Safety has not been an issue so far. It could always get better if there were cameras.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2006

I would not recommend this school to anyone, my child attends this school and the teachers are really disrespectful to the parents. especially the administration office. I am really trying to move out of the neighborhood so that my child can attend another school. I sometimes find myself teaching my child most of the homework...I think the teachers are not making sure if the children understand the work....I Should Be Getting The Paycheck!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2006

My kids attended this school previously and we loved it. Teachers, principal and parents all work together. One big thing for me was not just academics but prevention of bullying. Carlos Coon does a great job of that. I wish i could take them back there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2006

My Child is 9 years olds and attends Carlos Coon Elementary. The school tries really hard to pay attention to their students. My little girl has flourish since she started this school when she was transferred there in 1st grade. I was not very impress with the school because she attended a bigger school. The student ratio is great. I think that has made a difference. All their programs seem to try to reach all the students. And if any student needs help, they offer tutoring and other alternatives. The parents that are able to get involved help other parents that can't. We all know ours kids. The only complain I have about this school is that there is no bus service to our area for these kids and we really need bus transportation. Overall, I thought because this school is small that my our students would be short changed.
—Submitted by Diana Garza, 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

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
97%

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 88% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
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

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 Students68%
Female73%
Male62%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education17%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 73% 48%
White 14% 34%
Black 11% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%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 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3110 Timber View
San Antonio, TX 78251
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Phone: (210) 397-7250

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