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Braun Station Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 655 students

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Posted April 3, 2010

I love this school! My 3 children have all attended Braun St. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a warm, welcoming office staff, teachers who really care about their student, administration who works with the parent, and a very involved and fun PTA! Braun St. is also the Regional Day School for the Deaf for Northside and my children all learned some sign language while attending there with the area's deaf students. Great environment!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2008

I have two children at this school. Overall, we are very satisfied. Administration listens to parent concerns, and takes action. Faculty and staff are excellent! Parent involvement is strong and encouraged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2008

BSE is a school that has strong teacher, administrator and parental involvement - a school that looks at each student individually (as well as collectively) and works together to provide a strong educational experience. Children are encouraged to investigate their special interests (singing, art, computers, physical education, etc) and to work with specialist teachers to grow in those areas. I am impressed with the strong focus on reading and verbal communication skills development.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2006

outstanding school with strong teachers and family support. Has typically done very well on standardized testing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2006

I like the parent and teacher involvement,the school is small, very supportive of students and is very family oriented. Good and consistent academic performance, fairly good on extracurricular activities and the specialists in the school are also very good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2006

My child has attendened this school for four years. I have been very pleased with the teachers, the adminstration and all the support staff. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated. I am not that familiar with the new principal
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

This is a school staffed with experienced and caring teachers. There is a sense of community and most parents are very involved and care about their children's education. It has a proven to do very well in standarized testing, Has a record of achieving recognized or exemplary status.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2006

This is a good elemenatry school for the average student. This school lacks in being able to handle all aspects of a gifted child. The regular classroom is boring to the gifted child. The Gifted program is only 1 day a week for a few hours.
—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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
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

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education30%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education91%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "Exemplary".
  • 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 52% 48%
White 41% 34%
Black 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 36%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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8631 Tezel Rd
San Antonio, TX 78254
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