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Arthur L Davila Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 583 students

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Posted May 28, 2012

This school is just awful and I would never send my child here. I use to substitute teach at it and the 7th graders were throwing chairs and threatening me. Discipline is out the door, it is only a few years old and the school is covered in filthy graffiti, especially in the bathrooms. Also the new principle is highly inexperienced, immature, and on a complete and total power trip. The teachers are also unorganized and extremely rude. This is one of the worse middle schools in the area. Send your kids to College Station or Mumford, ten times better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2011

They have the most rudest Attendance Ladies I have ever meet. It's more of a I Don't Care feeling when you go in to take out your child or to enter your child to school after an appointment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2011

Davila is been a great experience for my son this year. The Chuck Norris Kick Start program is the best program at the school. The belt ceremony was awesome and the gym was packed with parents. I am proud to have my kids at Davila.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2010

Year one at DMS (08-09) was very difficult for everyone. However, year two with new and experienced administrators and teachers who want to teach has been a tremendous success. The school has made great strides in helping all students feel safe, academics has improved significantly, and the overall climate as you walk into the school is more welcoming and inviting. My G.T. child will be attending the KickStart program and I have the utmost confidence in the administrators and staff. I highly recommend that you join me in getting involved in the PTO and learn directly from those who are on the front line about the great things happening at Davila M.S. Sincerely, A proud Texan parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2010

My child has been going to Davila and has not had a great experience! Since the beginning of the school year he has been picked up by other students daily. I have gotten numerous calls about his behavior but never when he has been attacked. Recently he was suspended for fighting, the principal's report..'I heard a body fall to the floor (my child's name). Then I saw another student jump on him & start throwing punches. (My child) then began punching back' ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!!! He is suspended for self defense? This school has given me and my family grief since the beginning and if I had my way, we wouldn't be zoned to attend. Next year I will be taking him to another school and hope to never hear the name Arthur Davila again!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2009

I am proud to say Arthur L Davila is a good school. A lot of positive changes have been made and most of the problems have been adressed. Thanks for making this school a good one to attend......... A very proud parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2009

The discipline policy at Davila was not enforced. The teachers were sub rate and poor in classroom management. The zero tolerance policy for bullying was a joke. No kid should have to put up with this poor of a public school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

this school is a good school it ahd good teachers and a very good princable.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 9, 2008

i dont like this school because there are to many kids bullying me i would like it if they stoped and the teachers were more nice to me!
—Submitted by a student


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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education57%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male67%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education43%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education43%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education29%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education56%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female96%
Male85%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education90%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students75%
Female69%
Male79%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education43%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education43%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 49% 48%
White 28% 34%
Black 23% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2751 N Earl Rudder Fwy
Bryan, TX 77803
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