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Hallsburg Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 113 students

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Posted April 23, 2013

This little school is a diamond! If word got out how wonderful the teachers and staff are, they would have to build a bigger school, but then that would take away the personal attention these kids get! My child is in a class with 11 other students...that's it! Talk about personal attention from the teachers. And, there is only one teacher for each grade level (except kindergarten had an influx in 2012). I know every teacher and even have their cell numbers and they have mine. The secretaries drive the school buses...it's just incredible! I never thought we would be so lucky to find a school like this out in the country where we live. If word gets out....they will need to build a new school. I feel very blessed to be able to send my children to this school. Sometimes I am a little jealous when I see the newer schools in bigger districts, but what is inside is more important that what is outside.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2013

We've had our kids in school at Hallsburg for 2 years now, and I couldn't imagine sending them any where else. This is our 4th school district (after several moves around the state for work), and I hope that life never leads us away. The teachers, staff, administration, and parents are like a family to us. You will not find another school where the staff loves your kids as much as you do. They always take a personal interest in every child, and work with the parents to help each child realize their full potential in their own unique way. At Hallsburg, you will find a safe, supportive environment with the highest quality education possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

I couldn't be more impressed than I am with this fine school, its administration, teachers and staff. We moved here from out of state over a year ago. I had no idea what to expect when we got here, and had never heard of Hallsburg. I can now say that Hallsburg ISD would have been reason enough to relocate to this area. My only regret is that they can't keep my children until college. I'm both grateful and blessed to be involved with this school. It's as if God hand-picked each and every one of them and placed them directly in my children's lives. I've never encountered a school with a more geniune interest in its students - from the principal and his secretaries to the teachers, cafeteria ladies and staff. My heartfelt thanks to all of them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I'm am not impressed. We have had nothing but problems from the school and no solutions. They don't want to make time for individual children. I feel they don't put forth a real effort.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2007

Hallsburg is a great school. I wouldn't change a thing. The faculty and staff are wonderful. My children are well taken care of and they get the best education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2007

My oldest child has been to other school districts, and I was impressed with Hallsburg.All workers in this school take time and effort to know each child, no one gets lost in the shuffle here. I now have two children attending here, and couldn't be happier.Hallsburg involves the parent in every part of the children's school life.I've never seen this level of dedication through other districts that we've been through. It is an exceptional primary school for any child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2006

Sometimes I think that theparents who have never had children in other school districts, do not know how wonderful this district is. If you have something to compare it to, you will know that this district offers the safety, the nurturing, the adademics and the love that few if ANY other districts provide to its K-6th graders. The office staff goes way beyond what any secretaries would ever do for any child in another district, just like the teachers and the principal. We love Hallsburg ISD! and will NEVER leave it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2003

I have never, ever seen a school like this one. The principal is like a friend to all of the parents and loves all the kids like they were hers and so do the teachers and even the cafeteria ladies. The scores are always so high, we can't figure out how they do it! I am so glad my kids get to go to school there.


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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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
67%
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 83% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students92%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female88%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students93%
Female100%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female100%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students85%
Female100%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female100%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 34%
Hispanic 8% 48%
Black 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 36%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 0%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 42%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2313 Hallsburg Rd
Waco, TX 76705
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Phone: (254) 875-2331

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