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Bridge City Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 604 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted June 6, 2009

Great school, great leadership. This is by far the safest and most productive middle school in the area. I wouldn't send my kids to any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2007

I love this school I'm in the 7th grade and the teachers are great (ms.Kosh) I love them soo much! Its a privalage to attend this school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 1, 2005

I think this school is one of the best schools because the teachers are great and they actually help the student understand what they are working on. Yes this school is hard but thats whats so great about this school. Well if you have any children u should move to Bridge City because its a really good school.
—Submitted by Krystal Harris, a student


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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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education60%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education67%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education75%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education44%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education78%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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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
White 88% 34%
Hispanic 7% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 27%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 43%N/A23%
21 or more years 16%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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300 Bower Dr
Bridge City, TX 77611
Phone: (409) 735-1700

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