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Clack Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 773 students

 
 
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Posted September 10, 2012

I've had 2 children at Clack and have nothing but good things to say about it! The teachers are great as well as the administrators. I couldn't ask for a better group of educators watching over and teaching my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 25, 2012

My daughter loves her teachers and her classes. She gets her PE credits from her gymnastics program in town so she doesn't have to worry about any potential bullying problem in the locker room. We did have a slight bullying issue (name calling) with the SIMS class (which needs to be better supervised), the school addressed it immediately and it was taken care of. The school is very clean and organized and I would have no problem sending another daughter here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

This is such an amazing school. I recomend it to anyone. The teachers help and do there best, and the surroundings are set for great concentration, with wonderful people.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 2, 2010

My child was being bullied. As soon as we brought it to the principal's attention, I was asked to attend a meeting with six staff members! They managed the problem as well as I could have expected. The education is at least average, but I have no way to compare. Extracurriculars are limited, but I guess I expect that from middle school. Clack prepares kids for High School and beyond. Of note, Clack received a new principal in Sep 07.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

My child has hearing and visional special needs. Clack middle school has been great. Clack has a wonderful music and athletic department. The academic program is valued. Their is a great deal of parent and teacher involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2005

Great Place to be! Clack Middle school is dedicated to preparing its students to face the academic challenges that lay ahead of them.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 6, 2003

Clack has been Abilene's best kept secret, bar none for teachers and classroom size. Go Cardinals!!!


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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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%

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 73% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

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

All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
Black or African American68%
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education38%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English80%
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 Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black or African American64%
Asian88%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education55%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black or African American79%
Asian88%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education71%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education79%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education74%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education56%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Black or African American63%
Asian100%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education39%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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

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

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 39% 31%
Hispanic 34% 50%
Black 17% 13%
Asian 5% 3%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 21%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 61%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 12%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 35%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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1610 Corsicana Ave
Abilene, TX 79605
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Phone: (325) 692-1961

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