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P M Akin Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 518 students

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Posted May 28, 2009

Rita Smith My daughter is currently in bilingual pre-k and is being the most wonderful experience she had ever had, the teacher is awesome the principal is allways there when you need him, My daughet also is having speech therapy and she therapist is also amazing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2009

My son went to school from K-4th and has had many opportunities to feel successful in reading counts, gifted and talented program, and science fair projects. He has enjoyed many extra-curriculars too such as the science club and the 4th grade choir. Akin also has a jr. master gardening program for 3rd and 4th graders. The staff is very caring and knows each student by name. This is a great neighborhood school.
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Posted January 25, 2009

Coming from Dodd which I absolutely loved, I was worried Akin would not meet up to my expectations, but I have been happy to have been proven wrong. They have a wonderful friendly and caring staff and my children and I love it here. We couldnt be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2008

Excellent support system for children with special needs! My son has been a student there since kindergarten, and he has thrived all the way through the 4th grade.
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Posted May 27, 2005

Akin is the BEST! The 4th Grade Honors Choir took 1st Place at the Competion at Sandy Lake Park In May Under the Direction of Mrs Vogt. She is an awesome music teacher. Our child excelled at Akin. The Prinicipal is the best I have seen in all my years of dealing with schools.
—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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
98%

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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education83%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education80%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
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

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education56%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education44%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
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

  • 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 69% 34%
Hispanic 19% 48%
Black 9% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 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 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Wylie, TX 75098
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Phone: (972) 429-3400

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