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Gunn Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 484 students

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Posted December 2, 2007

Gunn is an outstanding school. It's a smaller junior high with amazing tradition. Anyone can contribute without feeling like you're just another number. High expectations and the faculty is willing to work with you.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 12, 2004

I have two teenagers attending Gunn. This school has wonderful teachers who care for and are very helpful to each of the students in their classrooms. The principal and vice principal are doing a truly great job maintaining their excellent rating. Hats off to this school!
—Submitted by Lara Straten, a parent


Posted May 11, 2004

The school staff from principal Kemp to the cleaning crew give a 100% to provide and safe educational experience to the students, I feel my daughter got the most out her Jr. High years thanks to everyone on the team including the PTA parents.
—Submitted by Sinan Ovacik, a parent


Posted October 15, 2003

I went to this school almost 3 years ago for seventh grade. I loved my teachers! i miss you Mrs. Chance, Miss. Linn, and Mrs. Castallano!....


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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

289 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

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 Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education18%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education42%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented99%

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students90%
Female86%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education62%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female70%
Male77%
Black or African American66%
Asian91%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education21%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education68%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented99%
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 "Academically Acceptable".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 41% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 21% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 40%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 48%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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3000 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76015
Phone: (682) 867-5400

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