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Bonham Academy

Charter | PK-8 | 498 students

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Posted March 10, 2012

Bonham Academy is within San Antonio ISD, so it will be limited by the school district's mandates to drill, teach to the test, and to do just the minimum to ensure enrollment and funding. The principal has been at this school for three years and has failed to show leadership and creativity. Her actions are dictated by the district's anxieties and fears, due to its "unacceptable" rating, because of low test scores in the school district overall. It is not a true dual-language school, since there are few actual Spanish-speaking children in each class. So much potential there. Frustrating.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

the Dual Language Program is fantastic. My kindergartener is able to speak and read in English and Spanish!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Great community school, most active parent group of ANY school. Parents helped raise over $60,000 in ONE year (and this school just serves 500 kids) through multiple fundraisers, grants, festivals, community events, and more. Kids are more than test scores, they are real people. School is a community charter, emphasizing pillars of Cultural Arts, Environmental Education, and Dual Language.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

Bonham Academy is a happy place for children - children are learning in two languages and sometimes three, they come from all backgrounds and work constructively together, teachers are positive and nurturing and they have a wonderful network of parents and community members.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2009

My daughter started Kinder last year at Bonham Academy and she loves it! She has learned so much in English and Spanish. She comes home speaking spanish and has even learned some chinese and german! I love this school! There is a lot of Parent involvement and my daughters teacher is always available to answer questions and concerns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2009

Bonham became an Academy (Pre-K -8 grades) about two years ago. The jury is still out, though it doesn't look good! There are good reasons to have good solid Middle Schools with rigorous and varied programs instead of Academies which only tend to hide, temporarily, the lack of good Middle School programs. Looking at my kids homework I wonder about the Science and Math instruction at Bonham. When my kids are Middle School aged they will attend traditional Middle Schools elsewhere. Art is great and so are Dual Language programs, Math and Science programs should not however suffer to have these. It would be nice to see this District and Community make serious financial commitments to rigorous Science and Math offerings in solid Middle Schools. Children should be well rounded, but they should also be prepared to work in areas requiring Science and Math.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2009

My daughter started school this year at Bonham. But I don't seem to get communication with her teacher. Even though I asked her teacher. I don't get good feedback on whats going on in class. I wonder if other parents feel this way
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2008

Bonham rocks they have the latest stratagies and make learning so fu this coming from fifth grader that used to hate school
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2005

I have to say that I am very impressed with this school. My children attended Bonham for two years and this is an all around excellent school. Both my children ended both years with honor roll all year long and I contribute that to the awesome teachers and the great principle and of course to the great staff. And to all the parents who put in so much effort into the programs there like Art Smart, Pta, Boy and Girl Scouts, Music, and the Secret Garden. Working all together they made my children love to learn. Special thanks to Mr. Medina, Mrs. Vardiman, Mrs. Schwab, Mrs. Pacheco, Mrs. Samsel, and Boy Scout leader/ PTA President/ and wonderful role model to all children Roger Garcia. Without all you great, outstanding people this school would go down in flames fast. God Bless.
—Submitted by Anna Lisa Santos-Orlovski, a parent


Posted February 24, 2005

Bonham is an excellent school in the inner city. It has a dual language program and the teachers are very committed and supportive. In fact I've never seen such a committed group of teachers. They work very hard and seem to love their work. I wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else. The school district requires uniforms and all children regardless of need receive free breakfast and lunch. This means none of the children are aware of who is poor and who is rich (there is an enclave of wealthy families in the neighborhood). Rapport among the children seems terrific--I don't hear about teasing or bullying. And there is no peer pressure on the kids to 'keep up with the Joneses.' There is a core of parents very involved in getting programs such as art and music available to the children which are not regularly available in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2004

Terrific school, with an exceptional dual language program. Principal is very involved. The PTA provides an art program for all the students at Bonham. The teachers are very interested in the success of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

Small school with great teachers. Family like atmosphere. Principal is very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
71%
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 83% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%
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 Students81%
Female77%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female100%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
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 Students89%
Female95%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female92%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant79%
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 Students88%
Female83%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female74%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students97%
Female93%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female100%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students86%
Female80%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female90%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female60%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female70%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 86% 48%
White 9% 34%
Black 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 24%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 35%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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925 S St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 228-3300

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