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Wylie Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 802 students
 

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Posted November 23, 2010
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Wylie has definately taught us everything we needed to know about small town Texas life. We have learned that if your grandparents weren't born here then your kid will always be on the outside looking in, which is strange behavior for a town that would have died years ago if not for the Air Force base. The school focuses only on TAKS and family/church relationships. New children will not be selected for "A" squad sports regardless of talent if there is no pre-existing relationship with the coach. The official stance on bullying is that the local kids are always innocent and that it doesn't happen because it is not tolerated. If you happen to have a child that requires any sort of special educational needs, don't bother enrolling; it will just frustrate you and put your kid further behind.
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Posted October 5, 2009
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A great learning environment where the teachers and faculty work together to make sure the students succeed.
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Posted October 1, 2009
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I did a lot of research before moving here from out of state and I thought I was making a good choice on Wylie. Every since my kids have started school this year (WHS and WJHS), they are hating it. I feel bad because I brought them here and the teachers and coaches just treat them like they are nobody. Wylie schools seem to be be a 'who you are' or 'Whose kid you are' instead of going off the actual talent of the child. Very, very disappointing. We are considering transferring our children to other schools. Which means I will be taking and picking the up but at this point I am willing to do that so that maybe my kids will enjoy going to school again.
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Posted March 2, 2009
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There are a few dedicated teachers who put the needs of students first, but my over all experiene with these teachers is that if your child has any special needs or learns outside of traditional teaching styles, your child will not do well. The teachers have a self-righteous view that since they are Wylie they can do what ever they want. TAKS is geared toward white, middle to upper class students so of course Wylie's scores are great. However, school is more than TAKS and this is where Wylie is sadly lacking. Their advanced classes are simple taking the grade level above the student and make those students perform. There is little indepth discussions or hands-on activities. They do not look at current ideas but simply do more of the same. At some point, it will catch up with them.
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Posted September 6, 2008
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As a student going on his last year at Wylie Jr. High, I know most of the teachers and I do agree that they focus mainly on the T.A.K.S. testing--but hey, having a 99% of kids moving on because of obsession is better than only 50% making it because of the teachers not caring at all. If you ask me, I'd say that WJH is the best school I've had the privlege to learn in. 9/10
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Posted August 26, 2008
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Wylie schools focus almost obsessively on teaching to the TAKS tests, which leaves students with an unbalanced, incomplete education. We had to transfer schools, and it took nearly three months and numerous phone calls for the counselors to send my children's complete records to the new school system.
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Throughout the years, my daughter has attended several schools in the State of Texas. Never have i seen such dedicated teachers and staff as in the Wylie school system. My daughter has not been attending Wylie since the 5th Grade (she is presently in the 7th) and the quality of education that she is receiving is astonishing.
—Submitted by Madeline Ayers, 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

249 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

258 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education93%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education58%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American73%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education73%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American73%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education73%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 83% 34%
Hispanic 9% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 13%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 40%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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