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Pearce Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 550 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 11, 2013

I have worked in a few different Austin middle schools at this point and Pearce was by far the worst. Everything that the other one star commenters have said is true.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 3, 2009

The Teachers at Pearce and students have worked very hard to to overcome problems without recognition.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2009

the school need disipline and parent involvement to talk about the problems that affect the school and what they need to improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

The students are not held accountable for their actions. The administration does not follow through with disciplinary actions. Teachers and administration are not working in a joint effort to improve the overall quality of the education.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 7, 2008

I have to agree with the previous poster. Since there's no cohesiveness between the staff and administration (or by the staff in general) and there are no effective administrative consequences, the students get away with everything and we're stuck looking incompetent. The students are very smart, but the behavior has to improve before any scores will. I believe with more structure and an effective positive behavior support system in place, this school can turn around, but until that happens and until we can get all the teachers completely on-board with the administration, the school will not change.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 16, 2007

Sorry, but this school stinks. Don't send your kid here. The teachers try very very hard, but the administration refuses to hold the kids accountable for their atrocious behavior.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 23, 2004

Pearce is a challenged school that especially needs parent involvement. Numerous students have behavior problems that need to be dealt by the parents to expect the best possible learning experience for their children. Few students are really going to school to learn however most seem to be going because they are told.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 8, 2003

Many people are under the impression that Pearce is an unruly school, however that is hardly the case. The school [has] a new principal and he is getting things done! So that impression is highly incorrect.


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 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
52%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
59%
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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
67%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Students52%
Female47%
Male55%
Black or African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students57%
Female61%
Male54%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented92%

Writing

All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented92%
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 Students60%
Female60%
Male59%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students43%
Female33%
Male55%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special educationn/a
Not special education43%
Limited English proficient (LEP)21%
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Unacceptable".
  • 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 69% 48%
Black 29% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 38%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6401 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78723
Phone: (512) 414-3234

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