Cactus Ranch Elementary School

Terrible. Worst decision to have bought house in this school zone.

It has been a horrible year. The kids are not taught well at all. They are just taught to pass STAAR, but don’t really have the basic concepts right. Sometimes the teacher is eating while teaching, I don’t really know if the kids were more interested in the food that the teacher ate or the lesson being taught.Also, too many rules during the class. For every little mistake, instead of teaching the students calmly, they are being punished with timeouts or writing names in a book.If a kid makes mistake during the literature class, sometimes they are shamed in front of the whole class. Their grades are also discussed. Hey are taught just to pass the STAAR test, but are not taught any basic skillls(writing/math/science). During the science hour, mostly videos are shown... so if the kid understands, good for them, or better luck next year.Overall, we figured out that basically the school year was a complete waste of time and effort. Nothing taught.. the only thing learned was how to successfully get scared of every thing , including reading and finishing books!!

Cactus Ranch is a great school. I can't imagine how it could be better. The teachers visit the students home in the beginning to the school year. I like the extracurricular programs. Everything is so organized in there. It is a really amazing school!

It was absolutely amazing and I wish I could stay there forever.