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West Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 536 students

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Posted June 23, 2010

All 3 of my kids have gone here and the teacher are very understand and patient with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2008

I wrote a review on this wonderful school and began raving about my son Christopher's teacher. Silly me forgot to tell you her name. Ms. Brooke Thomas 2nd grade teacher! This teacher is as good as it gets! Never did I as a child have such a teacher. I had some good ones, but never one that had me so interested in learning the way she has my son. also, I do not ever recall having a principal that seems to care as much as the one hear at West. We came from a different city last year and little did we know that we hit the jackpot! This is an amazing school.Thank you for having such a womderful group of teachers that seem to care and a leader in a principal & vice principal that is truly outstanding... Thanks again- Lacee, a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2006

Well I know that West is a great school from first hand experience. I attended West when I was a child. Now my daughter attends and she loves it. She has a speech problem, but it seems to be getting better. She is excited to go every morning and loves her teachers. Thank ya'll for being such a great school.
—Submitted by Julie Giddens, a parent


Posted July 31, 2006

West Elem. is the best! My son attend Pre-K this past year 2005/2006, he has a speech problem and they worked so hard with and myself. He is doing so much better because of West Elem. The teachers are aswsome! Thank you so much for your great work with my son.
—Submitted by Amy Hart, a parent


Posted July 26, 2005

The teachers at West Elementary are trully amazing. They not only focus on the academics but they focus on the childrens social skills and provide a very safe and loving enviornment. Sometimes the children may not have a great home enviornment but their school envirnment is fantastic, so kids feel like they are trully loved and cared for.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2005

It is okay but it will be better when the remodeling is complete.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2004

My child and I had the best first year of school experience ever. Mrs. Brannon and her assistant Mrs. Bainbridge were phenomenal in their deliverance and participation. I am very proud to say my little boy attended West Elementary at Arlington.
—Submitted by Walid Hachem, a parent


Posted October 2, 2004

Congratulations West Elementary!! Your EXEMPLARY rating from the great state of Texas just lets everyone else know what we've always known: West is the Best!! The staff of this building have to be the nicest and most helpful people ever! If you want to see REAL teamwork and consistent action behind the spoken goals, just spend a day at this school. The staff is always happy and upbeat resulting in happy and successful children. We are consistently touched by the heartfelt dedication we see here! Keep up the fabulous job, West Elementary!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2003

Both of my boys go to this school. They enjoy going everyday to see their friends and their teachers. They have learned alot of new things.


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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

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

All Students83%
Female74%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female87%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education71%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education60%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education67%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students88%
Female94%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education56%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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 56% 34%
Hispanic 34% 48%
Black 6% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
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) 16%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 60%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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8901 White Settlement Rd
White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 367-1334

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