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Dorsey Elementary School Address 6200 Dexham Road
Rowlett, Texas, Dallas County, 75089-3245
United StatesCoordinates 32°54′54″N 96°35′01″W / 32.91506°N 96.58365°WCoordinates: 32°54′54″N 96°35′01″W / 32.91506°N 96.58365°W Information School type Public elementary school Opened August 12, 1996[1] School district Garland ISD Superintendent Curtis Culwell, Ed.D.[2] Principal Debbie Chisholm[3] Vice principal Debra Wiley[3] Staff 9[4] Faculty 45[4] Grades K–5 Kindergarten 105 Grade 1 110 Grade 2 118 Grade 3 124 Grade 4 114 Grade 5 128 Student to teacher ratio 16[4] Language English Hours in school day 7 [5] Mascot Wildcat[1] Website Dorsey Elementary School Norma Dorsey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rowlett, Texas (USA). Dorsey Elementary School enrolls students in grades K-5 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District.
In 2009, the school was rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency.[6]
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History
The school is named after Norma Dorsey, a long-time Garland educator who emphasized the importance of education to students. She strived for her students to become better citizens by sponsoring local chapters of Beta Club and National Honor Society. Dorsey retired from her occupation in 1987 and died in 1990.[1]
The school opened on August 12, 1996 to 602 students of the Garland Independent School District.[1]
Statistics (per 2006)
The attendance rate for students at the school is 98%, compared with a state average of 96%. 33% of the students at Dorsey are economically disadvantaged, 9% enroll in special education, 2% enroll in gifted and talent programs, and 23% are considered "limited English proficient."[4]
The ethnic makeup of the school is 47% White, non-Hispanic, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 1% Native American.[4]
The average class sizes at Dorsey are 22 students for kindergarten, 18 students for first grade, 19 students for second grade, 21 students for third grade, 20 students for fourth grade, and 27 students for fifth grade.[4]
Teachers at the school carry, on average, 10 years of teaching experience and 16% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[4]
Feeder Patterns
Garland ISD is a Free Choice school district, which allows the parent to choose which school his or her children want to attend within the district.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Dorsey Elementary School - School Spirit & History. Retrieved on 10 October 2008.
- ^ GISD - Leadership. Retrieved on 10 October 2008
- ^ a b Dorsey Elementary School - Administration. Retrieved on 8 October 2008
- ^ a b c d e f g h 2006-2007 TEA AEIS Campus Performance. Retrieved on 10 October 2008.
- ^ Dorsey Elementary School - Schedules. Retrieved on 10 October 2008
- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html.
- ^ GISD - Choice of School. Retrieved on 10 October 2008
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