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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 182 students

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Posted November 1, 2012

The car drop off and pick up lines are a complete mess. Most parents/ guardians don't watch where they are driving. And there are not enough staff out there in the mornings to watch out for that. In the afternoons. The staff calls there favorite to the cars on the walkie talkies. And the plastic cards we must show before picking up our child is unreal to me. people steal children's idenity as well. and bullying is a big no no. why is that teacher's think when you call and make it known. they call you a liar. We are transfer from another school in the distric tell why is that my child is relearning this that she has learn two grades ago. In the class that she is in now. And why is it that she has all her work in spainsh. now cause she said she can speak spanish. i and my husband rate this school and a 1. we want to rate as a neg 1 but there is no neg on here
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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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
80%
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%
Female76%
Male89%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female89%
Male96%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students70%
Female50%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 "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
Hispanic 51% 48%
White 33% 34%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 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 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 33%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 79%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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608 N Lee St
Sherman, TX 75090
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Phone: (903) 891-6610

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