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Brook Avenue Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 387 students

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Posted September 18, 2009

Faculty and staff work to create an environment conducive to learning and interacting within the community with student's families.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 17, 2009

Our school has teachers with heart who love their students. We have innovative technology and teaching practices! I love Brook
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Brook Avenue Elementary is always going above and beyond to help every child. They use research based teaching strategies and integrate technology on a regular basis. It is an awesome school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

We have the most dedicated and caring staff that any school could ever want. Every teacher on campus has a heart for the students they serve.


Posted September 17, 2009

Brook has great students, parents, and staff. We are doing great things and are proud of it.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 26, 2007

I love Brook Avenue! My children have been taught by great teachers who really care. They even took the kids fishing with Charlie Pack this year and did science at the same time. The field trips this past year were great! My children learned so much. I don't know what school the first post is referring to, but it certainly isn't the Brook Avenue I know. Keep up the good work Brook staff!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2005

My two childern has went to Brook Ave. for the last four years.All I have to say is DONT WASTE YOUR TIME. Bad teachers, bad leadership, and low precentage of students pass. I'm happy to say this is our last few months. Next year we will be at another elem. school. Yours Truly, A Concerned Parent
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
39%

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

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students82%
Female90%
Male74%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education43%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students84%
Female95%
Male72%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education83%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students61%
Female75%
Male47%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female88%
Male57%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female56%
Male57%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".
  • 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
Hispanic 50% 48%
Black 46% 14%
White 4% 34%
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 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 98%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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720 Brook Ave
Waco, TX 76708
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Phone: (254) 750-3562

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