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Perry Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 942 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 24, 2010

Principal and support team focus on students and achievment. Many activities beyond the classroom engage and challenge students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2010

Perry is an ambitious and successful school with a high immigrant population. Students are supported and valued, and expectations are high.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 31, 2009

This school meets the needs of so many students in the Carrollton community.


Posted March 31, 2009

According to the state tests results, in my opinion, the school is performing average or above average compared to the other middle schools with similar population.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2008

Teachers in such a diverse school are able to communicate and motivate all types of students. Uniform dress and the Make Your Day program have dramatically improved the school environment
—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.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

312 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

310 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

307 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education71%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Black or African American60%
Asian85%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education36%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education35%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education41%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education61%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education71%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female77%
Male87%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education67%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)34%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female99%
Male95%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 81% 48%
White 10% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 19%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 78%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 52%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1709 E Belt Line Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
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Phone: (972) 968-4400

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