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Dorie Miller Elementary School

Charter | PK-5 | 393 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

It appears that the Pricipal wants to make some improvements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2004

I have three children that attend Dorie Miller. The staff are fair and we need more parent involvement, I'm in the PTO and I also volunteer in my children's class reading and assisting the teacher's when needed. I would like to see more activities in the After school program.
—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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%

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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
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 Students81%
Female77%
Male83%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female85%
Male75%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
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 Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female63%
Male69%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant79%
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 Students89%
Female83%
Male93%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female82%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female67%
Male86%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education80%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
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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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 76% 48%
Black 21% 14%
White 3% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 31%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 58%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 6%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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207 Lincolnshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
Phone: (210) 333-0521

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