The Roberts Mission:
The Roberts Learning Community Will ...
- Provide a RIGOROUS academic curriculum for all students; allowing for different ways in which students can demonstrate mastery.
- Ensure that this rigorous academic curriculum is RELEVANT: allowing students to be challenged in making connections to "real-world" applications.
- Cultivate RELATIONSHIPS based on trust and respect.
Based on The Three New R's for the 21st Century, by Tony Wagner
Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, Roberts borders the Rice University campus and serves the Rice Village community as well as Old Braeswood and parts of the medical center. Roberts encourages responsible citizenship with an appreciation of cultural diversity. Roberts serves not only neighborhood children, but also draws students throughout Houston Independent School District. With a population of about 650 students:
- over 40 countries are represented
- 13% are learning English as a second language
- 25% are in the Gifted and Talented program
- 5% receive Special Education services
- 17% come from economically disadvantaged
- 150 are Magnet transfer students
Established in 1936, Roberts Elementary School is a marvelous example of how effective education can be when everyone - teachers and administrators, parents, students, and community - is moving in the same direction. As the 21st century approaches, Roberts is continuing its strong academic program and preparing students for the challenges of the next millennium!
Roberts promotes academic excellence. Test scores achieved by students have consistently been in the top two percent of Houston area schools and well exceed the test scores of students throughout the State of Texas.
- Magnet Schools of Texas Merit Award, 1998
- HISD Exemplary School in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2009
- Texas Exemplary School in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009
- Texas Recognized School in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2008
- Mayor's Award for Educational Excellence in 1995
- Governor's Award for Texas Successful Schools 1993
- Mayor's Beautification Award
Roberts encourages responsible citizenship with an appreciation of cultural diversity. Statistics from 2008:
- 44% Caucasian
- 35% Asian
- 13% Hispanic
- 8% African American
- 13% are learning English as a second language
- 25% are in the Gifted and Talented program
- 5% receive Special Education services
- 17% come from economically disadvantaged
- 150 are Magnet transfer students
Roberts enhances the self worth of its students. The dedicated principal and faculty consisting of 29 classroom teachers, 10 ancillary specialists, and the administrative support staff ensure that the needs of all students are met. In turn, students give back to the community and school by engaging in special performances and fund raising projects.
Texas Education Agency has released the 2009 Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA). Roberts has received GPAs in 4 of 4 academic areas, including Commended Performance Level in Reading/ELA, Commended Performance Level in Math, Commended Performance Level in Science, and Commended Performance Level in Writing. Four of four academic GPAs is an outstanding accomplishment and a real testament to the work the community is doing everyday with the children of Roberts.
