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Scurry-Rosser Elementary School

Public | PK-3 | 356 students

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Posted September 24, 2009

My daughter started kindergarten this year. I am very pleased with the school and with the progress my daughter has made this year. Her teacher is quick to respond when I email her and she sends notes home frequently to keep the parents updated on what is going on in the classroom. I think Scurry-Rosser is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

This school is so much different then the last one we came from. They really help my son with his learning disabilities. They took the time to work with him and try to get him back on track instead of just pushing him to the back. At the other school we attended they let him color all day and didn't learn much at all.This school is so family friendly and you always see parents in there offering there time.The kids are taught to be nice and respectful to others. The principal is so awesome she knows everyone of her kids and yes she calls them her kids.I am hoping to stay here until my youngest graduates because i know here they will have a good education and make wonderful life long friends.
—Submitted by kimberly roland, a parent


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

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

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 "Exemplary".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 85% 34%
Hispanic 10% 48%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 42%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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9511 Silver Creek Dr
Scurry, TX 75158
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Phone: (972) 452-8823 x1300

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