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Stell Middle School

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Posted April 28, 2009

Stell is the best middle school in Brownsville, no lie. Recently, us eighth graders scored a 95% passing in our Reading TAKS test. That was a record for any TAKS-taking test. People like it here. It's not too big of a campus. The best part is the electives. Our Warrior band and choir RULE! It's near a safe neighborhood. I wouldn't have any complaints about this school. I'm happy here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 15, 2006

Stell has an outstanding administration and faculty and I can literally see them interacting, getting involved, supporting the students in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading and band. It's great to see them supporting those kids year round. Truth be told, that's what my child enjoys the most about school and it's great that the academics at that school are already set and have been for years and they offer so many opportunities for kids who can take on more.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
91%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

340 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

335 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

335 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students80%
Female85%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education47%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education63%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students70%
Female66%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education26%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English75%
Migrant63%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education37%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant63%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education78%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant96%
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 Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education36%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English83%
Migrant73%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female97%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education50%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant82%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English82%
Migrant64%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female92%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education64%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant82%
Non-migrant90%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 98% 50%
White 2% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 99%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 26%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Luis G Segura
Fax number
  • (956) 548-8666

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
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