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Ferguson Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 548 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 2, 2011

The Jr. High Schools in my district were well below par. My child was a transfer student at Ferguson for 2010-2011 school year. Ferguson surpassed my expectations and my son excelled in all his classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2010

I don't really like the rules, don't go!!!!! this is bad, so many white h o e s


Posted March 8, 2010

I go to Ferguson Junior High, and I love it!! My friends think it is cool too. :) 8) My parents like the school too! The teacher are fun and cool, but can get strict if you make them mad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 24, 2010

i Go to Ferguson Jr. high man it's so lame and they are way to strict there!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2007

This is a great school. It has a great discipline system.And the principal is a great leader.And the teachers are great.And dont even get me started with the extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 15, 2007

The band , sports, and teaching program is great. Ferguson also is a school where most student filter to a good high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 26, 2007

I'm not a parent but I went to this school for both of my years from 2005-2007 and its a great school the athletics coaches are awesome they push you to succeed and and so are the teachers they are really helpful and the school is very big on safety and security and rules are always enforced. The fine arts and other extracurricular activities are great too!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2007

For the most part my daughter's experience has been positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2006

I'm very happy here, right now. These teachers prepare us for the TAKS test very well. I don't know what to say but you or your child sould go here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 20, 2006

We have been very happy with Ferguson Junior High. Our son has done very well there. The teachers and administrators have been very good. The boys athletic dept. is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2005

This school has a very good enviroment. The staff is very devoted to the stundents and the students recieve a quality education. Their extracurricular activities are wide ranged and in them are dedicated professionals. They help each every step of the way.This school would be an excellent choice.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 21, 2005

very involved teachers and staff many chances to advance.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2004

I am a former student at ferguson junior high, and I would like to say that it was the best school to be at because of the great faculty and the protection you have there is amazing.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 23, 2004

We made athe decision to trasnfer our son to Ferguson . It was the best thing for our child . The home school he would have attended did not fufill the needs of our son we are happy and so is our son I also feel he is more productive and does not have to be distracted by dicilpine problems . The faculty is very quick to communiacte with parents .End all be all you get what you give. We have to be a team .teachers ,parents ,students. My son feels safe and loves his school and teachers .This is all that matters. K.R.Norris
—Submitted by k norris, 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.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

244 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

249 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American72%
Asian95%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education64%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male81%
Black or African American74%
Asian98%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education45%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented98%

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American94%
Asian98%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education70%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asian96%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education53%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented99%

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male81%
Black or African American71%
Asian89%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education36%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American95%
Asian96%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education89%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "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
Black 36% 14%
Hispanic 34% 48%
White 20% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 26%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 57%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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600 S E Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, TX 76018
Phone: (682) 867-1600

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