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Hutcheson Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 899 students

 

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Posted April 5, 2010

Amazing school my daughter goes there and she is doing fantastic she is very smasrt one of the best schools around very fun and has very amazing rules
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2010

okay i started going to hutch this year and i was a little nervous because of the reviews. But I am sooooo glad that i went to hutch. Yes there are a couple of girls that have been pregnant and a handful of boys who sell or use drugs but the teachers are awesome. All of the teachers listen to what the students have to say and hutch feels like home. therefore dont be afraid to send yor child to hutch. GO CHAPARRALS!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 13, 2010

I am a teacher here at Hutch. This school has fantastic students and fantastic spirit. I have taught at other schools before and Hutch does seem less unified. For example, you only see the people in your own hallway. The teachers all need to get together. Once Hutch feels like a home, the teachers and students are happier. I love teaching at this school, we have fantastic students! Go Chaparrals!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 3, 2009

I am a student here at Hutch Jr. High and I think that this school has done exeptionally weell. In some cases tho, most students are not encouraged to do their best. They play around in the classrooms, barely getting any work done. Some girls are pregnant and alot of drug usage between the students have been rumored. Be careful who you hang with it actually affects your life in the future. So if you are a parent thinking about enrolling your child here, please reconsider your option.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 16, 2009

My son seems to be doing well. The teachers and principals really care. We as parents need to be more involved with school functions! Lets support our school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2009

My daughter seems to love the school. She has brought up her math grade from 60 to 80 due to there tutoring program. I think so far the school has been fairly good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

During my two years at Hutcheson Jr. High, I encounter many things. Basically fighting, drug usage, and bad participation was shown during that time. The kids would usually play in class and never listen to their teachers. Some students talk back at their teachers or made a fuss. Also the principal at that time didn't able to make this school partcipate. The classes and teachers was exceptionally great even though I couldn't learn in class sometimes. There was gang members and other terrible things surrounding the school, I couldn't understand the fact that anyone could able to help this school.


Posted April 7, 2004

It's been my experience that the school is not really concerned about education and the students are not encourged to excel. There's a lot of gang activity and drugs in this school. Student's also take alcohol to school in other containers. Approximately 2/3 of the student body is involved with drugs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2003

The staff seems to do the best they can with what they have to work [with] as with most districts. I'm sure that budget is a factor. I would like to see more done to ensure safety within the school. My experience there has always been pretty pleasant [especially] in dealing with the staff of the principal s office.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

The staff from the princpals, teacgher and office staff are wondful. They are fair and try thier best to help the students and parents all they can.
—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.

416 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

420 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

418 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

385 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

389 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

389 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
42%
Social Studies

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

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
73%
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 Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Black or African American64%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education31%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented63%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African American75%
Asian90%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education47%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented75%

Writing

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black or African American94%
Asian90%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education52%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented88%
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 Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
Black or African American70%
Asian85%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education32%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black or African American82%
Asian90%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education58%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students67%
Female61%
Male71%
Black or African American63%
Asian90%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education38%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented90%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American88%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education68%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented98%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
Hispanic 60% 50%
Black 27% 13%
White 7% 31%
Asian 6% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 34%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 20%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr David Tapia
Fax number
  • (817) 801-2415

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Arlington, TX 76010
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