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O Henry Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1021 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 1, 2011

I found the two years I spent at O. Henry to be the two worst years of my education. The school is way too crowded. The classes have about 30 kids in a room designed for 20. The teachers have so many students. This causes them to be tired and stressed constantly, and the lessons leave much to be desired. Many of the students there seem to barely care about their education. Many students who are in Pre-AP classes should not be. They do not work, and they do not care. They hold the lessons back, therefore, the smarter students are held back from reaching their full potential. The staff is nice, for the most part. However, there are some very rude teachers and office workers, these are the people that don't care about anything except for the paycheck. I do not recommend this school. I worked hard to succeed, and I did, but that was in spite of the circumstances.


Posted June 2, 2011

I'm a student at O. Henry Middle School. I just graduated from there this year. Class Of 2015! (Yeah!!) I would say that this school is by the best middle school I have ever been too. The teachers are amazing, the push you to do your very best. The Principal and staff there are super kind and helpful. They will listen to any problems you have and help you through them. I'm not in Pre-Ap or anything but with being in regular classes I've seen kids that do extremely well. While most people would give up on them because the way the look and act during school, our teacher don't. They don't care what you look like all they care about is helping us succeed. I loved going to that school because everybody was so nice to me when I came half way through the school year. This is an excellent school to send your child to.


Posted November 2, 2010

I have subbed at this school and the front office staff are so friendly and helpful. The teachers are too. I have seen the principal's out interacting with students and staff more than any other school I've been at. This is a well run and great school to be apart of.


Posted October 15, 2009

This school struggles with addressing the needs of kids falling behind. Organized tutoring is sorely lacking. Teacher and administrative turnover is also a problem
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2009

With an open environment,kids have a chance to learn academically and socially,like austin,it has a variety of people and classes,my favorite school


Posted November 15, 2008

O'Henry is a great school. I have been attending it for about a year and a half and I just love it! They have great teachers and the school is very much a community.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 3, 2008

I never thought I'd live to see the day that my child proclaimed, 'I love school!' I was wrong. My child is having an awesome school year, and I am truly impressed with the principal and my child's teachers. I feel my child is challenged every day and has become more responsible because of this. As a parent, I feel such comfort knowing that my child is in a safe school that is constantly finding ways to improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2007

I am a student at O.Henry Middle school and I want to give it 2 thumbs-up. I'm Having soo many experiences here. But overall i think it is a supereior midddle school
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2007

As a former teacher (at another Austin school), and a parent, I have to say that I am not impressed with the leadership at O'Henry.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2007

My son was accepted at Kealing but chose to attend O'Henry. I was very happy with his teachers (primarily honors classes, now pre-ap). He was able to do well in academics as well as band and soccer. It prepared him well for Austin High (all pre-AP); thanks to all those good teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2006

First, let me press on you that I am a student, a hard working one at that, and I am a O. Henry student. My experience has been one of distaste. Overall, the teachers do a good job controlling the student body, but my peers don't seem to pick the right classes. Many were forced into Pre-AP by their over expectant parents. I whole-heartedly encourage enrollment, just pick appropriate classes.
—Submitted by Jack, a student


Posted August 20, 2005

Often times, the amount of parental involvement at the middle school level begins to dwindle. However, at O Henry, parents continue to support their children and staff by volunteering efforts both directly and behind the scenes. I am confident my children will receive a quality education in a nurturing and supportive environment throughout their days at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

244 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

340 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

380 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

383 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

377 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

380 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Native86%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Native71%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education63%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American60%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education71%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education66%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English94%
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 Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education63%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students84%
Female81%
Male86%
Black or African American76%
Asian100%
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education62%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented91%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education81%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%
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 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 34%
Hispanic 43% 48%
Black 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 37%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
Phone: (512) 414-3229

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