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Chet Burchett Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 723 students

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3 stars

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Posted August 22, 2012

This school is HORRIBLE- my daughter is in their "GT" program, which is a joke- they never do anything meaningful- projects always pushed back a week, they don't even care if homework is turned in or not. My daughter's first year at Burchett was for 2nd grade, before Burchett she LOVED going to school, then after attending here- she now hates to go to school, and is too young to have that sentiment- especially a very well behaved, GT program child. She hates they way they punish the whole classes as a group, instead of singling out the ones doing the behavior- so my daughter barely ever gets recess. She finds the school work top be boring and simple and is never challenged by her teachers. This school is the worst!!! LUCKILY- this year we got a letter saying they failed to meet the "No Child Left Behind" standards for more than two years, so legally (federally) they have to give us an option to pick another school in our district that met the guidelines. We requested to be transferred to Marshall. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL if you can, especially if you want your child to start off with a love of learning, teachers that care, and a quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2011

This school is very unorganized. Its administration is not involved in behavior problems. Mrs. Harding does not get involved with anything going on in the classroom until a parent starts complaining. So if you want to be heard start emailing Mrs. Harding. That is the only way you will get anything done. She does not listen to her staff and when approached with a concern about students from teacher she is not responsive and unconcerned about anything going on except test scores.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 21, 2011

I went to this school for Kindergarden and 1st grade. I have so many memories their, but some of them arent that good. I really loved two of my teachers, Mrs. L and Mrs. Sanders. They were both extremely great teachers! But one of the things I really hated was most of the time you had to play in the parking lot, because other kids were using the playground. And it wasnt safe their. I reamember the school lunches were good..Im just rambling lol but Im really glad I attended this school! It taught me alot and the advanced program was extremely amazing! from, Brittany (:


Posted February 26, 2010

I feel BURCHETTE school is one of the best I have ever experianced. My son was in private schl before he began schools. I will never in his life allow that experiance again. When he started Burchette for the first time he was tramatized by his other expericance. The teachers worked with him until by the first quarter my son could not wait to go to school. Every teacher except one which is no longer there were a blessing. My son is now completing third grade and still loves school. Thank you for having wonderful caring teachers on staff. Happy mama
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2010

My child has attended Burchett for 2 years now. He will attend a new school next year and I couldn't be happier for him. In fact, if it weren't for him having the ability to attend a new school, I would pull him out and put him into a private school. We are in no way pleased with Burchett. The staff seem to be too inexperienced to handle the children. They are way too irresponsible. The only good review I have for Burchett is for his current teacher, Mrs. Sanders. She has been a blessing. As for the rest of the school, we are very displeased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2009

The teachers are very nice, but the staff at the front are very rude and unfriendly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2008

My daughter attends school at Burchett. I've been pleased, for the most part, with my daughter's education. The school properly addressed any concerns I've had almost immediately.
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
68%

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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black or African American73%
Asian89%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Black or African American67%
Asian75%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students84%
Female84%
Male85%
Black or African American73%
Asian80%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African American78%
Asian80%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black or African American72%
Asian80%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 "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
Black 37% 14%
Hispanic 33% 48%
White 27% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3366 James Leo Dr
Spring, TX 77373
Phone: (281) 891-8633

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