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Childress Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 249 students

 

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Posted December 28, 2009

I went here for middle school, and I always looked forward to going to school everyday. All the teachers were friendly and would joke around with you. During my three years there, I only every had one teacher I had a problem with. The principal handles everything very well, and makes the environment fun! Coach Hardin is an awesome vice-principal and handles coaching very well. I loved Childress Jr. High and would challenge people to find a better middle school in all of Texas.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 13, 2006

At Childress Junior High they have excellent academic programs. You have the advanced classes for the kids who learn faster than others, and they also have the other classes that are, i guess you could say, average classes. They have sixth, seventh and eighth grade band, they have P.E. for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, athletics for 7th, and 8th grades, theatre arts class, and shop. Theses are excellent ways for the kids here to be involved. The parents here are involved very much. We have Bobkitten Mom's who help out with the sports banquet and the dances and other school activities that they have going on. It's an all around excellent school. I loved going there and my friends that are there now love it too. And I will add, they have an excellent staff! The students love the teachers and principal.
—Submitted by Shyla, a former 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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education57%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education40%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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 Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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

  • 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 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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 31%
Hispanic 37% 50%
Black 8% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 50%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 33%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Marsha Meacham
Fax number
  • (940) 937-8427

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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700 Commerce St
Childress, TX 79201
Phone: (940) 937-3641

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