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West Columbia Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 764 students

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Posted November 7, 2011

I am writing a book on teacher history. In 1968,69 and 70 I am trying to find out the name of the 1st grade teachers for West Columbia. Please someone help me.


Posted April 24, 2010

I love that WCE still feels ike a small town school. As a parent, I am welcome at the school at anytime during the day. All of the teachers are friendly to the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2008

The principal and staff work together to see that your child suceeds.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2008

I choose West Columbia Elementary over any other Elementary in Brazoria County! We moved to the district just so my daughter can continue to go to the school. They are very tentive to the kids & I feel that my child is safe attending.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2005

My grandson was in kindergarten last year. There were 22 kids to one teacher, teacher had no help, wish they had a teacher aid to help. My grandson progress was more then I expected. No telling how much more was possible if the teacher did not have to stop to correct problem kid. And at time my grandson did his share. We only had one meeting, what I would call a PTA meeting. wish they had more. Do not think the PT program was up to snuff. Hope the first grader teacher are as good as the kindergarten teacher were.
—Submitted by Charlie Harvey, a parent


Posted January 26, 2005

My child attends West Columbia Elementary. I am not very pleased with the school. The school does not offer educational activities during the day. The school does not offer qualified tutoring for before or after school. The children do not have extracurricular activities to participate in. I do not feel that my child is receiving the education that he is entitled to. I do not feel that the teachers are qualified to do there job. I have not seen any parent involvement at the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
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

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

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 83% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male84%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female100%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 34%
Hispanic 31% 48%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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711 S Gray
West Columbia, TX 77486
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Phone: (979) 345-5147

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