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W E Pete Ford Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 956 students

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Posted June 17, 2008

Both of my children attended Ford - one currently is still there. While not the fanciest school in Allen in terms of physical appearance, the academics, teachers, and staff are top notch. The principal has instituted some excellent programs for helping kids transition into middle school and motivating them to do their best on a daily basis. Ford is simply a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

Ford is an amazing school. The staff here are always nice to us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2008

Ford is a great learning place. The staff at this school are always nice and supportive.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2008

Ford is a great learning environment with a EXCELLENT principal and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 1, 2008

This School is an exemplary and interactive school that connects fun and learning all in one day


Posted July 16, 2007

Ford Middle school is excellant. The Principle is professional and very supportive of teachers-students and parents. The Principle leads by exemple with positive skill-sets for both teachers and students. My child loves the atmosphere and the quality of the teachers. This is one of the best schools in Texas for parents to send their children. The school is creativity and caring and challenging in the development of young minds and enhancing the teacher-student environment by delieving positive results.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2007

Ford MS does not offer equitable services than the other Allen middle schools. Teachers do not offer parent conferences. I have never seen or received graded work. Teacher turnover appears to be higher than that of other Allen middle schools. The principal is not responsive to parents and tends to refer all issues to the assistant principals.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2006

We recently moved to Allen from out of state. My seventh grade son attends Ford. We have been very pleased with this school. Everyone we have encountered has been nice and supportive. Our son is challenged daily and is happy here.
—Submitted by S.P., a parent


Posted May 2, 2006

Decent school. Many activities. Teachers were helpful and my daughter liked the school.
—Submitted by 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 81% in 2011.

471 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

477 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

460 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

384 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

386 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

381 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

375 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

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 Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American93%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education81%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education87%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education83%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education93%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 63% 34%
Hispanic 16% 48%
Black 12% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 17%N/A55%
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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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630 Park Pl Dr
Allen, TX 75002
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Phone: (972) 727-0590

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