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Rhodes Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 531 students

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Posted August 22, 2012

This is one of the best schools in San Antonio under the NISD cap and the Principal, Vice Principal and teachers are exceptionally good! My son joined1st grade and Mrs.Rodriguez was his class teacher. She was an amazing teacher who exceeded our expectations and did a wonderful job in helping our son successfully complete his first school year with good credits. I would positively recommend Rhodes to anybody moving into that area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2012

After changing schools and moving cities to find the perfect school, we found Rhodes - THE best kept secret in SA. Wonderful Principal and Vice Principal who are VERY involved with the teachers and are willing to address any and all concerns parents may have about their child's teacher , progress, behavior etc. The children are clearly their top priority and they spend everyday making sure no one "falls through the cracks".
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2009

My daughter been attending this school since Pre-K, Now 5th, we love this school, Great Principal and Teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2008

This school is wonderful. My son attended 5th grade this past year. The teachers, prinicipals and staff are GREAT! The special event activities were outstanding! I would definitely recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2006

My son attended Kindergarten at Rhodes during the 2005-2006 school year. Lauren Bybee was his teacher and she exceeded the expectations that my husband and I had for our sons first school experience. I would definitely recommend this school and this teacher to those relocating to the san antonio area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2006

Rhodes is a wonderful school, the teachers really care about the kids and the principal is the best in the district!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 5, 2006

I have been impressed with the consideration of teachers, staff and office personnel. I have heard from substitutes that this is one of their favorite to come to to teach. Other parents seem to be very involved with their children;s education.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 5, 2005

This school is one of the best in San Antonio! The teachers are very caring and supportive. The principal is always available for parental concerns. The parent involvement is outstanding, with a very active PTA. There is a choir club, storytelling club, and tutoring available if needed. I always feel welcome when I enter the school doors!
—Submitted by Teresa Smith, a parent


Posted June 25, 2004

This school was a wonderful school. My two sons really enjoyed attending each day. The teachers are very creative and very collaborative with one another and it shows in the student's work. The halls are always so colorful and decorative. The office staff are more than friendly and they are always available to help. My boys and I both miss this school greatly.
—Submitted by Jennifer Cady, a parent


Posted February 29, 2004

Oh the things I can say about Frances M Rhodes Elementary! This is an absoultely wonderful school! It's home to super teachers, a great administration dept, and brilliant students. The parent involvement at this school is overwhelming if you will, which helps make this school so special. I can't help but smile and get a happy feeling every time I walk down the halls because it is just an overall beautiful school.
—Submitted by Genevieve Martin, 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.

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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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

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 81% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

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 Students84%
Female80%
Male87%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education67%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education78%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female93%
Male82%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education43%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male79%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education86%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female88%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education100%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 48%
White 27% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
Black 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 50%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5714 N Knoll
San Antonio, TX 78240
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Phone: (210) 397-4000

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