SCHOOL PROFILE

By: Perla Cisneros

MEYER ELEMENTARYMeyer Elementary School 16330 Forest Way Drive Houston, TX 77090 281-891-

8270 FAX 281 895 080

"It is the mission of Meyer Elementaryto promote student centered classroomsthat produce excellence in every student." 

"By 2015, Spring Independent School District will be recognized nationally as a leader among learning organizations and known for exemplary student achievement."

MEYER MISSION AND GOALS

Mission Goals

Meyer Demographics

50.9% Hispanic

40.7% African American

5.7% White,

2.7% other / combined ethnicities

50% of Boys and girls

STAAR assessment of 2012-

2013. They represent the percentages of

Meyer 3rd- 5th grade students who

passed in each core area.

Reading 69% Writing 71% Math 68% Science 76% All subjects 70%.

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

Student Enrollment Standardized Test Scores

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

In the2011-2012 school year,

according to the Texas

Education Agency(TEA) , students

at Meyer Elementary were:

76.5% Economically disadvantaged students

36.2% English Language Learners

8.6% supported by Special Education Services

20% mobility rate

COMMUNITY AROUND MEYER

According to City-data.com, zip code 77090 compared to state average has a:African American population percentage significantly above state average.

Median age below state average.

Renting percentage above state average.

Number of rooms per house below state average.

Additionally, Movoto.com states this zip code has:74% rental homes with 78% built before 1989

75% English speaking and 12% single parent homes

21.5% of residents live below the poverty level

Average mean income is approximately 40,000

STAFF DATA

Staff Information Average number

Number of students per teacher 16.3

Teachers 46

Professional Support 9.5

Administration 2

Educational Aids 17.5

FACULTYTeacher information PercentageAfrican American 6%

Hispanic 13%

White 25%

Other 2%

Males 8.7%

Females 91.3%

Beginning Teachers 10.9%

1-5 yrs experience 23.9%

6-10 yrs experience 28.3%

11-20 yrs experience 28.3%

Over 20 yrs experience 8.7%

Bilingual /ESL Education Certification 7.4%

Regular Education Certification 90.1%

Special Education Certification 2.2%

SPECIAL CURRICULUMBilingual (Spanish) PK-5 English as a Second Language Program

The goal of this 6 year program (PK-5) is to promote high levels of academic

achievement and full academic language proficiency in the students’ first

language and English. All Spring I.S.D. elementary campuses have a PK-5

Bilingual Program.

Pre-School Program for Children with Disabilities

Spring ISD offers a free half-day Pre-K program designed to give children

with speech or developmental delays, or who are deemed at-risk students,

quality instruction to ensure they will be successful in kindergarten. • Have limited income (as determined by the Free and Reduced Lunch program guidelines)• Have English as a 2nd language; have limited

English proficiency• Be homeless or in foster care• Have a parent in active military duty

Meyer Freedom Choir

Choir is shown to have positive

beneficial contributions to a

child’s educational and social

success. It teaches individual

strength amongst teamwork.

Students feel good, gain

confidence, practice sustained

commitment, which improves

self-esteem by reaching goals

through achievement.

The purpose for safety patrol is

to develop students as leaders

within the school who assist

others in maintaining the safety

by following school rules and

procedures. The patrol assist in

procedures during car rider AM

drop off. Students develop

leadership and character skills

when working with other

children and adults.

EXTRA-CUR RICUL ARACTIVIT IES

Meyer Freedom Choir Meyer Safety Patrol

STUDENT COUNCIL

The purpose of student council is to serve as leaders for their peer Student council members must be in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade. Our council is made up of 2 representatives from each classroom and four 5th grade officers elected by 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Student council members also complete service projects around the community, such as visiting a retirement home