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Decker Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 663 students

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Posted July 20, 2012

This school treats students like they are part of a jail system. I am not impressed with the staff. They are slow to return calls, answer phones and get information to parents and students. The counselor is like a drill sergeant and doesn't have a nurturing attitude..he comes across as a know it all and rude. He lacks people skills..not sure how he got his job?!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2011

This school does not respect students. Does not acknowledge students that need help in certain subjects and thinks that it is all of the students responsability to get "the work" done with the neccesary knowledge. When in fact it is the students peers (teachers and parents) responsability to help motivate the kids and teach them what respect and responsability is. They do not treat students with respect and as individuals. Instead, they treat all students as if they are the one that is a drop out on the verge of failing and have no intrest in picking them back up. The only thing good about this school is the football team and dedication from the coaches.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2010

The school has such potential to be awesome. But some teachers, and administrators decide to be dictators and not try and understand anything. They treat students like they have no sense, and favor certain groups of students, and punish others for something they didnt do. The principal is very involved with the students and a few administrators are even friends with the students, rather than favoring them. The 8th and some 7th grade teachers are very involved in the students learning and their life. Overall, its an okay school. The administrators should take their own advice and learn to respect students as well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 27, 2009

This is a wonderful community for your child to be in. The teachers are invested in your child's education and work together as a team!
—Submitted by a teacher


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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 83% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education40%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male66%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented94%
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%
Female71%
Male79%
Black or African American66%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented94%

Writing

All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female71%
Male87%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English96%
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

  • 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 62% 48%
Black 27% 14%
White 9% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8104 Decker Ln
Austin, TX 78724
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Phone: (512) 278-4635

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