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Owens Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 641 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 28, 2012

My three kids go to Owens and it has been wonderful. The teachers have all be great. They always work with the kids, regardless of their issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

It is a wonderful place for the kids to learn good teachers and a very safe environment! My daughter loved Owens and now my son is in 1st grade and loves everyday of it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2010

It is a wonderful environment with great kids and wonderful teachers..My son did great at Owens and my daughter is in Kindergarden now and she loves it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

My child has special needs. He has a major heart defect, and ADD......he cannot take meds for his ADD because of the heart issue. Owens staff has been so wonderful to work with us, and encourage other coping mechanisms, and help my child succeed despite setbacks. He went from nearly failing the second grade, to Target (talented and gifted) within one year of special attention to his needs. His teacher this year, Ms. Bennett, has been absolutely AMAZING with communication regarding his work and behavior in the classroom! It truly takes a community effort to get our children raised and educated properly, and Owens staff do SUCH an amazing job during the hour s they have our kids! Thank you, Owens!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

I love this school because the teachers really like the involvement of parents and have open line of communication. They really care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

Because they have great teachers and staff. It is just such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2010

The teachers really go above and beyond what is required of them in order make sure my child gets a quality education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Owens is the best!! I have had two children to graduate from Owens and now I have my last child that is currently attending. Owens is a place where your child love coming to school everyday. We are blessed to have a wonderful staff and teachers that really care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

My wife and I think Owens really cares about the students. I've seen it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The teachers at Owens are amazing! I have had the privelege to get to know 4 of its teachers. Each of them has taken a vested interest in our children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The entire staff puts the kids first and what is best for them!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

The teachers and staff are incredible. Everyone takes the time to know the kids and the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Owens is the best, the teachers, & staff make it a wonderful place. I wouldnt want my daughter anywhere else. Thank You All
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I love Owens Elementary because they have the best teachers. The staff at Owens has helped devlop & make my daughter who she is today.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Teachers, teachers, teachers! This school is full of teachers involved in the community and who genuinely care about their students. There is also a super amount of parent involvement. Can't think of a better combination
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Owens is a wonderful school, the teachers and staff are always very helpful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

Wonderful teachers, Extremely supportive parents and PTA. Diversity. Very nice physical plant - with upcoming improvements.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

They take extra care of our children. The teachers seem to really care and if there is a problem they always involve parents to come to an agreeable solution.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

I have 2 children at Owens and 1 that just left this year for middle school and I love it. The teachers are great, friendly and extremely helpful. They go above and beyond to help the children learn and succeed. The office staff are wonderful! The nurse is fantastic! They truly care!!! I have had 6 years at Owens and can not wait till my 4 year old to start when the time comes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2010

Owens is a wonderful school with a warm and supportive environment, which provides many positive experiences and opportunities for students.
—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

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
97%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students94%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
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

Math

All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education63%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 "Exemplary".
  • 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
White 72% 34%
Black 15% 14%
Hispanic 10% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 27%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 34%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11780 C R 168
Tyler, TX 75703
Phone: (903) 262-2175

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