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Creek Valley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 659 students

 
 
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Posted October 11, 2010

I really love CVMS and my son is full of school pride! I feel comfortable knowing the Principal and her staff know what is going on with all students, they know the "Clicks" and stay on top of any and all concerns! I'm very impressed and since i grew up in the LISD school system I expected nothing less!! :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2010

Both of my kids went to CVMS. Excellent school, great teachers. Very good disipline. The staff reacted quicky and appropriately when I brought a problem to their attention that my daughter was having with another student. I was very impressed with how organized they were. They have high expectations for behavior, and that's really important now in a middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I love everything about Creek Valley Middle School. It seek s to inspire and encourage students to do their very best. The staff are very helpful and courteous. They have a video produced by the school to help new students ti learn the school rules using the selected students. They have an inspiratinoal message displayed on the fron of the library window to motivate the students. The teachers comunicate with the parents via email and responds back to the parents in a timely fashion. They genuinely care and wants each student to obtain their full potential..
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2009

I have spent two years so far at Creek Valley Middle School, and so far, I have nothing much to complain about. The theater system is outstanding, and my friends enjoy it very much. Personally, I find that the LEAP system appeals the most to me, as the teachers are kind, helpful, and understandable. They take the time to create a more personal connection with the students by giving advice, listening, and helping students with their troubles. Also, the curriculum was great, too. In LEAP, we read books such as The Princess Bride and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Overall, I have found my time at CVMS to be particularly exciting and enjoyable, and I hope that you will come to love it too. Kudos to Ms. Nguyen, who is an excellent teacher and spends her time making class fun.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2009

This school was a great choice for my kids coming from a rural town.One of the things i look for in a school is if it is outstanding in the Sports field.With three boys that love to play football,basketball,soccer,and run track this was the school for them.This year CVMS Wildcats won the district champion title in basketball. This school is great in all areas but mostly sports.Overall this is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

This Shhool has taught ny child alot. A special thanks to Mrs. Rogers, 6th grade math teacher and Mrs.Cox, theater teacher!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2006

school is great.principal very impressive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2006

This is my son's first year at CVMS. So far, we are very happy with the school. We haven't had any problems whatsoever. My son has some great teachers and he is progressing and excelling. My only complaint would be about the 'orientation' for the 5th graders and their parents. During those orientations, the school discouraged the Pre-Ap program for kids unless they met a list of criteria. This list included current academic performance (grades) and also a list of personality characteristics. My son did not meet this criteria on things like responsibility and being proactive. but---we decided to sign him up for a couple pre-AP classes and he has done fine--straight A's so for. So, don't let the school scare you about these classes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

This is our 4th year having children at Creek Valley. Overall many of the teachers have been very nice, however, I find it is difficult to get a hold of them. The safety of the school has improved over the years. I have had dealings with athletics, orchestra and cheerleading.I feel the athletic department let my daughter down! They do not teach, they expect your child to already have quite a bit of talent. The office staff is wonderful,very helpful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2005

This school is great, the teachers are very nice and teach well.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 2, 2005

We have been very pleased with the quality of the classes. The teachers have been extremely helpful helping our child do his personal best academically. We entered the school during January '05. The counselors and teachers did a great job helping him adjust quickly to new surroundings. We were impressed with the transition.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2004

I could see how the math TAKS for minority's are low. I received no welcome from the principal of the school. she did not speak to me as if I did not pay high taxes for my children to attend his neighbor school. I was warned by a mother of another african american soon to watch teachers they will see you and fail your son. Well I was new here at the time but I witness a system who would rather flunk an African American son. I also found the classes to be polarized. And I am a great math teacher and Computer Engineer who would say her young son was turned off and depressed at the school. I can truely say I experience what the Black mother told me and did not want to believe it. We are definitely moving.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

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 81% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

208 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students83%
Female78%
Male88%
Black or African American67%
Asian96%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education33%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
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

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American59%
Asian97%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education56%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American81%
Asian99%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black or African American82%
Asian99%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American97%
Asian98%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African American69%
Asian94%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education30%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "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
Asian 34% 3%
White 32% 31%
Black 16% 13%
Hispanic 15% 50%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 19%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 48%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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4109 Creek Valley Blvd
Carrollton, TX 75010
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Phone: (469) 713-5184

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