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Centerville Junior/Senior High School

Public | 7-12 | 337 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 10, 2013

The priority of this school district is sports over academics. I am involved in the middle school and high school. The reading capability of majority students is low at best. I have 2 children in the elementary and I am busy teaching them after school more in a couple hours than they learn in a few days and they can read better than most high schoolers. I have heard many stories from middle and high school students that teachers give away grades and find non academic ways to receive extra credit in order to pass to meet UIL requirements in order to play a sport. Just 2 days ago I was shown a picture of a coach/teacher that was taking a nap, feet propped up on his desk, while the students were just chatting. There are a few great teachers that stand out because they care about your child's education but the overwhelming amount of staff is medium quality or below.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 4, 2012

I agree with the above poster about being political, however having being new myself I learned if you get in there get involved CONTRIBUTE something in anyway you can be it monetary or just your time you will be more then accepted into the politics.You can't sit on your thumbs and cry about it, you participate and they invite you to join.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2009

It's a great school and I couldn't imagine my daughter not being in this school. The teachers and staff are excellent and they have teachers who give their extra time to tutoring and helping the students. The athletic program is Awesome and the coaches are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

This school is so political. If your not one of them you are outcased. For you to get a chance to play a sport or hold an office you must be a kid of someone that's been in this town forever. Outsiders aren't given a chance unless you side with the local boys. The district is more concerned about looking good to other districts by trying to out do them. They are more concerned with new gyms or updating the sports facilities than expanding the curriculum and hiring teachers that stay in the classroom and are good teachers. Not interested in the students, just themselves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

It's a good school. but they are not very advanced in art.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 7, 2005

Centerville High School is one of the best schools in the area. I was a student here and graduated Salutatorian a few years ago. I am now a student at a Division I University, and because of the education I received, I am doing well. I was a member of several organizations, a part of the band, and I was also a part of several sports teams. Although the band and sports teams are not doing as well as in the past, it is because of large groups of graduates that have since moved on and the school population has decreased. The teachers are well qualified to teach their areas and willing to help students. Parents take very active roles with their children. It is a very good education and environment, and I hope my children one day receive the same.
—Submitted by Kimberly Damron, a student


Posted October 20, 2004

As a parent of two graduates of CHS, I find that their education was of the highest quality. One child is a graduate from a major university (BA). My second child will also finish with a four year degree in less than two years (BS). Both children have reported that their high school academic background was 'competitive to better' than most of the college students in their classes. Many of their college classmates were 'lost' on just the basics (writing, reading, speech, math...). Thanks to the teachers at Centerville, my children and $$$ have not been 'lost.' (1990 through early 2000's)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

I was a student, and loved it. Great education and a wonderful atmosphere. I hope that I can move back for my children one day.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 10, 2004

Noticed the drop out rate was 0%. That is not true. Students who drop out are asked to sign a form stating they are being home schooled, just in case they want to come back. The parents must sign as well. This keeps the school from having a drop out rate. The school protects themself. I know I was one of those students. I found out differently.
—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 81% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
57%
Social Studies

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
76%
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 70% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
83%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
72%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

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 Students77%
Female84%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Students82%
Female76%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female82%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented80%
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 Students73%
Female71%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male58%
Black or African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education0%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education8%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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

English Language Arts

All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education29%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education29%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education43%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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
White 77% 34%
Hispanic 11% 48%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 34%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
Phone: (903) 536-2935

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