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Ginger McNabb Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 749 students

 

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Posted August 27, 2012

Run! If you have to work a second job to stay somewhere else, to keep your child far away from this school I suggest you do it. The teachers and staff are rude and unwelcoming. They are unorganized to say the least. I have been using this site for over a year now and it wasn't until today that I decided to write a review for a school. I have never in all my years heard of a school that does not send homework. This school relies on in class group projects to grade children. To rely on someone else's child to make sure my child gets a passing grade really rubbed me the wrong way. The lunch program is also unsatisfactory. Most schools that I know of offer free lunch for the first week or two while the lunch applications are being processed. Not this one. Can you imagine the bind that would someone in if they truly relied on the lunch program for their child's lunch? Teachers huddle together like giddy children and outright talk about parents. The least you could do is wait until they are no longer in your presence. Heed my warning parents....RUN FAR AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2012

Great school in a great area! The school is run well and the teachers are very caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2012

Parents are not welcome at this school. The best interest of the kids is not the driving factor in the decision making at McNabb. The teachers are good, but the administration is holding them back.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2010

Parents cannot be really involved as much as they need or want to. new policies that nobody knows.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2010

We have gone to McNabb for several years. Looking at the reviews it looks as if only staff have been writing them. I was actually looking at other schools because I am thinking of moving it is so bad. EVERY day they meet in the gym and do a lets waste the morning. They do a joke and a HA HA HA HA, as well as many other qoutes and things. If they did it only on Fridays it would be a good thing. There is a high turn over rate for teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2010

My kids love going to McNabb. The staff is very caring. They always go the extra mile to ensure each child's success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2010

Ginger McNabb Elementary is an outstanding school where students come first. Following the Great Expectations' tenets, students learn to be responsible for their actions and education. Children excel academically and socially because of the climate and culture of McNabb Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2009

I think the school is making progress. The teachers and students both seem happy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

I've been very happy with McNabb, I have two children who attend and they are both excited and looking forward to go everyday. This is the third year since they opened and I feel McNabb gets better every year. They have caring teachers that not only teach academics, but also great life principles.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2008

This is our first year with McNabb, and our child's homeroom teacher in particular is a blessing! He is so involved and genuinely cares. The 'great expectations' practices are very impressive. While succeeding in academic overall instruction, there is an emphasis on building good live-long character traits and fair, just consequences....good and bad. We love it so far!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

This is our first year in the public school system and it has been horrible. We are terribly disappointed. We have a homeroom teacher that is unreasonable and biased. She refuses to allow us to visit her room.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

So far everything is going well. My kids come home excited everyday to tell me about thier school day. We are looking forward to some great times and memories to remember.
—Submitted by Tawanda Heim-Jones, 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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asian86%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African American75%
Asian86%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asian90%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students79%
Female89%
Male73%
Black or African American77%
Asian90%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male82%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female74%
Male77%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education67%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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

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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
Hispanic 49% 50%
Black 25% 13%
White 17% 31%
Asian 6% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 50%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Pamela Deitweiller
Fax number
  • (281) 891-5980

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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743 E Cypresswood Dr
Spring, TX 77373
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