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T F Birmingham Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 530 students

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Posted September 30, 2010

Teachers really care about their students. Students take a lot of pride in their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2007

Is the best school. The teachers are wonderful, they really teach children, and The latinos children feel so good. I'm glad to have my children and this school.They really teach. A+++++++
—Submitted by Liliam Harper, a parent


Posted June 5, 2006

We have had a wonderful experience at Birmingham. The teachers and administration are very caring and want the best for the cildren.
—Submitted by Barbara, a parent


Posted March 19, 2006

I have seen a big difference in this school since the new principal took over. She is doing a wonderful job getting the school back in order. We had a wonderful first grade teacher but am a little disappointed with the second grade teacher. They really encourage parent invovlement and that is great. I would recommend this school in Wylie.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2006

I think this school is lacking in academics. After moving my 1st and 2nd grader to a new school. I found they were very far behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2005

This school focuses on the students. The morning assembly gets the students motivated for the day and sets an enviroment for learning and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2005

My youngest started kindergarden in 2001 at Birmingham. we moved out of state for the school year 04-05 and She missed birmingham. When she started they made her feel part of the school. She felt connected. If there was a problem I was called. Her teachers made her feel important and special. She missed this at her new school.
—Submitted by Dora Wilson, a parent


Posted March 30, 2005

My daughter has atteneded Birmingham since she was in Kindergarten and she is now in the second grade. She has enjoyed going to school every day, and loves her teachers. They have a morning assembly every day before school. They sing, praise the children as a group and individually, and its a fun way to start the morning. Her teachers are all caring, and concerned with each of their students, and I highly recommend checking out this school for anyone moving to the Wylie area.
—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.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education33%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education20%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education69%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education54%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 59% 34%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 34%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 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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700 W Brown St
Wylie, TX 75098
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Phone: (972) 429-3420

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