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Navarro Elementary School

Public | PK-3 | 477 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 14, 2010

Since the new principal has came along, this school has gotten bad. The use of high school punishment on an elementry student is very wrong. My child doesn't want to go to school anymore because of this. Things need to change!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2009

I live in a big city where there are alot of choices, we choose to drive to Navarro over any choice we have. It is a fabulous enviroment for our child, the staff , the teachers, the aids are great people who really care about the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2008

My children are happy at the school. The teachers call me when there is truble with my children. They send home work on Friday.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2008

Excellent school. Friendly and helpful staff and happy students. Glad my grandchildren are attending and happy.


Posted July 10, 2008

Outstanding. From the first day we me the principal and teachers, we were made to feel like family. The principal is fair, does what is right for children and motivates teachers. Teachers care about the whole child, not just academics. The expectations are high, and there is no grade inflation, as has been in our previous school. Our children have to work hard for their grades, but are motivated by the staff to do just that. They teach responsibility, morality, and self-service. We'll never leave!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2005

Having compared several schools in several school districts, I can say without a doubt the quality of academic programs, arts, extracurricular activiites, and parent involvement exceed the norm. As a parent I have been extremely pleased with the education my son has received so far through Navarro Elementary.
—Submitted by Derrick Benn, a parent


Posted August 31, 2004

Our three children were new to this district in 2002. After being students in 3 other districts in the area, we are able to make a knowledgable attestment to the fact that NISD schools are exceptional. The teachers and staff are caring, well educated and have the child's best interest at heart. We have felt welcomed from our children's first day of school. The children are extremely happy and love their schools. Parental involvement is very high. The district does have high academic standards set for our children, which is why our district excels in educational scoring that is above average across the board. The children are nutured and loved while getting the education all children should be priveleged to. We are very proud of our schools and the great education our children are receiving. We will do anything we can to prevent ever moving from this district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2004

My children were new to this school and we found the majority of the teachers to be uncaring and too strict. Recess times are weekly not daily and the principal seems to take a defensive position when confronted with a situation. Kids are stressed about the unbearable loss of just being a kid.
—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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

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

All Students96%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education92%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education58%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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

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 54% 34%
Hispanic 40% 48%
Black 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 46%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 14%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 30%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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380 Link Rd
Seguin, TX 78155
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Phone: (830) 372-1933 x2000

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