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Earnest O Woods Intermediate School

Public | 2-4 | 557 students

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Posted October 15, 2009

I am quite pleased with the faculty, leadership, and curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

great school! We moved from garland , what a big difference. this school is awesome! Loving caring and they work with the kids, I just can't express enough that the school is so great
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2008

I went here for a very long time this school is awesome and has alot to offer


Posted June 13, 2005

It's a great school. My children went from A/B honor roll in the 2nd grade, to this year getting straight A's in the 3rd grade. Great teachers. Caring teachers. They make me feel like it's their passion to educate, not just their job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2004

I just want to thanks ms.Deen and the staff. For a great job that you do with the 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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

193 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education30%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
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 Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education27%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female91%
Male76%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education45%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education77%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 77% 34%
Hispanic 15% 48%
Black 5% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 59%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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307 Wingo Way
Wills Point, TX 75169
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Phone: (903) 873-2841

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