Bessie Coleman Middle School

I think Bessie coleman is a alright school, but it could be better. I was a recent student there and the teachers there would curse students out and not give them a chance to hear there part of the story. Maybe if the staff there was a little more co-operative it could be a great school.
—Submitted by a student

Posted June 24, 2009

my old school was the best they have some of the best teachers there i did very well my wonderful years there
—Submitted by a student

Posted June 19, 2008

I think BCMS is a wonderful school. My child has done the best acedemically in this school she does not struggle anymore and and I am very proud to send my daughter to this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted June 18, 2008

I think BCMS is the greatest school ever.i really suggest that you send your kids there i have never met any teachers as nice as they are.Their academics their are outstanding and my son loves it there.Its like the best middle school in texas.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 26, 2007

I think BCMS has the ability to a super school. Some of the teachers are outstanding and go above measures to ensure our children are on track for success, while some teachers could care less and may not be equipped to even teach a particular course.
—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.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

217 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Social Studies

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

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	71%
Black or African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	9%
Not special education	72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	69%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

Reading

All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	83%
Black or African American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	45%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	87%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing

All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
Black or African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	55%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	94%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
Black or African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	36%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	84%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Reading

All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
Black or African American	98%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	73%
Not special education	99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science

All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	78%
Black or African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	27%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	77%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies

All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	97%
Black or African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian or Alaska Native	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	82%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	96%
Migrant	n/a
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

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.

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 "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.