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Coppell Middle West

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Posted July 1, 2012
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My three children enjoyed their years at WEST. Caring staff and a strong sense of community among students, staff and parents. Many extra curricular activities and clubs for students to belong to. Administrators and counseling staff provide many parenting activities and opportunities for growth also. Communication from teaching staff and administration with parents and students. One of my children had special needs and we were pleased with efforts of the entire staff. Highly recommended for all students.
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Posted April 17, 2011
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We moved from out of state and my daughter studied here. It is an AWESOME school. Very welcoming and good teachers. The highlight is the principal who takes great interest and also maintains tight discipline. My daughter loved this school.
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Posted December 2, 2010
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Our daughter desired to get into the top girls school in Dallas and we were a bit intimidated having only a public school foundation. We expressed our intent to the CISD administrators and staff at CMW and she is doing wonderfully. This school does a terrific job of preparing children for the rigors of a more demanding academic corriculum.
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Posted July 7, 2010
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The school has provided my children a terrific education and great foundation for high school & college.

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Posted January 29, 2010
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I love this school. It has been great for my kids. We moved from another school district to Coppell when the kids were in grade school & my oldest stressed a little saying it felt like he was doing homework that was beyond his grade level & my youngest struggled a little more but had an INCREDIBLE teacher that tutored him & helped him make the transition. Yet again when they reached CMSW they struggled to adapt to the rigor but the teachers were VERY helpful keeping us in the loop w/weekly e-mails of expectations & projects. I did get the SLIGHTEST HINT of a lack of compassion w/my youngest ADD child but that was only 1 teacher & 1 instance. It's been great ever since.
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Posted January 28, 2010
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We just moved to Coppell from out of state because of this school district. Unfortunately, we will be moving again out of Coppell because of this school. They believe they are superior to all other school districts, yet lack compassion and teaching abilities. I would not recommend.
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Posted November 5, 2009
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The school has been very supportive to our family. We are happy to be a part of this wonderful community. The school spends extra time with the Haari kids to help them learn. Thank you
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Posted September 16, 2009
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Coppell Middle School West is amazing! The staff includes a principal who has been there 20+ years and teachers who are very passionate about what they do. Everyone here seems to go the extra mile and you can feel that as soon as you walk in. We passed on going the private school right because this was just like one but with less expense. Many kuddos for this school and the staff-and the kids of course>
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Posted June 3, 2008
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Very good school. We had two daughters attend CMSW and did very well. We were pleased with the administration as well as the teachers.
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Posted July 19, 2007
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My child attended CMS-W the last three years and it was a absolute nightmare. The teachers were very hard to get along with for me and my child. The homework was incredibly hard and they had very little time to complete any project or assignment at all. It's not all this school, most of it is just the way that the district is run. The have terrible administration. I would not recommend this school or the district at all.
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Posted May 5, 2007
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I went there two years ago, it was an amazing experience, I have so many great memories from that school, more so than any other school I have attended hence far. The academics are excellent, the extracurricular activities are good as well.
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Posted June 5, 2005
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The quality and caring nature of the teachers is excellent at this school. I expect like most schools, active involvement (and persistence) by the parent is required to ensure the best programs and academic alternatives are made available to your student. However, with parent persistence, the response from the teachers has been excellent. The main two concerns I have is that 1) the student ratings are not weighted for the Pre-AP classes (A honor roll achieved for students who don't take any pre-AP classes and yet A honor roll denied to students who may have high B+ grades in their pre-AP classes), 2) there are a fair amount of cliques within the school (however not sure it is much different from other schools). Overall, these two issues do not outweigh the excellent curriculum and quality of teachers and staff at the school.
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Posted September 25, 2004
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Coppell Middle School West is a great place for learning. The students and teachers work together as a team. The principal is very hands on and an outstanding leader. Keep up the great work.
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Posted July 25, 2004
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Coppell Middle School West is probaly one of the best middle schools in the state of Texas. Not only educationaly but athleticly winning there district 8-0.
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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.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

265 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

289 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

288 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American73%
Asian97%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education82%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American83%
Asian97%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education88%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
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 Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American60%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education63%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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 63% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 19% 4%
Hispanic 10% 48%
Black 7% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 31%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 8%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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