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Oliveira Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1196 students

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Posted November 16, 2009

Great school and excellent teachers specially the electives teachers, kids are learning the truth about life, creating and winning contest posters, how to invest in the stock market and create business, using the latest technology to create digital images. Kudos to the principal


Posted November 7, 2009

The teachers at Oliveira do a great job getting the students interested in learning. They are my heroes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2008

I know that I am only a student, but this school is amazing and I'm bit being biased. Our principal us great and really wants to make our school the best it can be. All of our teachers are great, especially the choir directors who push us to success.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2008

Oliveira Middle School is one of the few schools recognized by the TEA. The principal is always attending all of the school events whether it be a band event or softball game. He makes himself available to the students as well as parents. Unfortunately, the kids have to wear uniforms.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2007

It's choir is awesome. They have awesome choir directors. The school overall is really great. The teachers are very concerned about how the students do in their class. Overall, it's great!
—Submitted by 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.

390 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

384 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

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

All Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education13%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education27%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education27%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English80%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education69%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant100%
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 Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education46%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English80%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education57%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English80%
Migrant40%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education66%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant92%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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
Hispanic 97% 48%
White 3% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 23%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A55%
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 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Brownsville, TX 78521
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