Talawanda Middle School

I am very involved in TMS. Frankly, I don't know what the last person in speaking about. Kids are Kids. They have excellent role models in the teachers, faculty and staff here. There are many great things going on at TMS, many diverse programs both during and after school for the students to participate in, including music, sports, and clubs. Rote exercises and work sheets where? I have my fourth child currently at this school and this is not the norm for this school. The math program is the only thing that is a sub par and they're working on it. All else makes for a wonderful learning environment and a great place to go to school. Best in the area.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted November 10, 2008

I am very concerned with the way children are being treated at this school, and possibly many others. I feel kids cannot be kids anymore these days. I thought people who work as teachers were leaders and positive role models. We have experienced a lot of negativity towards our child from this school. MMay
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 16, 2006

Too many rote exercises and worksheets for my taste. Homework is perfunctory. Our child has Never been asked or required to go the library and write a research report for example. They seem to cycle over the same basic science lessons again and again. I know school isn't all fun, but its disappointing how little our children have been challenged to think or to write.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted May 5, 2006

My vhildren have thoroughly enjoyed their academic experience at the middle school. We have always had success in dealing with teachers and administration. The music program rocks,both children that attend are in band and we are off to our 1st competition tomorrow. I feel that the faculty really has the student's and parent's best interest at heart and they strive hard to work with families. I am grateful that we live in this district, my children are thriving.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted February 18, 2004

TMS has many talented and caring teachers. The quality of classroom instruction is generally excellent. There is, however, as serious lack of control and direction being provided by the Principal and Assistant Principal. There is also too much emphasis on athletics at the expense of other activities.
—Submitted by a parent

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Disabled	24%
Non-disabled	88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Reading

All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Disabled	47%
Non-disabled	>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Disabled	44%
Non-disabled	89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Reading

All Students	82%
Female	94%
Male	72%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Disabled	44%
Non-disabled	87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Disabled	43%
Non-disabled	88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Reading

All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Disabled	62%
Non-disabled	>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Science

All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black, non-Hispanic	n/a
Asian or Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Disabled	33%
Non-disabled	88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Gifted	>95%

Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

	Math	Reading
Grade 6	Met	Met
Grade 7	Above	Met
Grade 8	Met	Met

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

Source: Ohio Department of Education

120

About the tests

Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.