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Abernathy Junior High School

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Posted October 25, 2008

The principal is amazing, he is always fair, and makes school a safe and fun place to be, I loved going to school here!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 31, 2007

AISD, middle school special education department lacks greatly in the area of providing FAPE/IDEA. Teacher quality is lacking in many areas one being actual teaching the basics of education as a whole. Our children do not attend anymore.
—Submitted by T J, a parent


Posted August 12, 2004

I would not recommend this school at this time. My children attended there. The principal seems a nice man but not up to the task of effective and fair leadership. My sons, and several of their friends, experienced or saw first hand situations where fairness didn't even appear to be a priority, although political expediency seemed high on the list. The teachers do a good job considering the lack of strong leadership. The use of boot camp in Plainview is too often used but an inadequate solution. I'd not recommend this school but have found parents who are proud of nearby schools, i.e. Spade, New Deal, and Shallowater. I am glad we took the children out of this middle school.
—Submitted by S. W., a parent


Posted December 29, 2003

Abernathy Junior High is blessed with an exceptional principal, Mr. Harold Bufe. He treats the kids with respect and is fair at all times. Way to go Mr. Bufe!
—Submitted by sn, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students66%
Female71%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education13%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female71%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female81%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 34%
Hispanic 47% 48%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 51%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 11%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 43%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
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Phone: (806) 298-4921

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