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Calallen Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 947 students

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Posted May 19, 2009

My daughter is doing so much better at Calallen than she did in her elementary school in Amarillo. Sleepy Hollow was a so-called Blue Ribbon school but they failed in every other way possible. They even missed that she was gifted. CMS has brought out the very best in my child. I don't see any of the problems mentioned in the previous reviews. And as far as being too strict goes and hating the dress code, I don't see how they could function without it. Middle school kids are very immature, I am a psych nurse who worked with kids this age and trust me they need all the structure they can get.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2009

My daughter attends this school and is in her last year here and will be moving on CHS. She has had a pretty good three years and made tons of friends and for the most part had pretty good teachers. My main complaint and problem is with how certain studends at this school are treated ten times better than others and seem to get away with anything. I did not believe it when told by my daughter and her other friends until I started getting more involved with volunteering. I then saw this with my own eyes and it's done very openly. Certain students can use their cell phones when others loose theirs if they even take it out. The students also never get into trouble no matter what they do and so they take advantage of this. In this town its all about who has money and who you are!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2009

The teachers and staff in the school are too worried about the 'gossip' of the students and their parents that they forget that they are educators. The priorty should be the children's education, however this is not the case at CMS. Forget about having any privacy when it comes to your child if they attend this school. If there is an issue, problem or concern, the staff feels the need to let everyone in the area know. Unless, you are a parent that kisses up or monetarily contributes, you are no one.l
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2008

Mr. Flores had been great with both my boys. It is a school in which the teachers strive for excellence. I have been so impressed with several of the teachers and I don't think they get enough credit or support from the parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2008

This middle school is not fun. I had an awful time becuase the administraters are so strict and wont let the kids have ANY fun. And the dress code is AWFUL! But the high school is 10 times better! I learned so much in high school, while having fun.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 25, 2008

last year was one of the worst years i had ever experience in all my kids school life the asst princpial there mr f made my kids life a living nightmare if you dont have money you are no one
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2007

As a parent of an incoming freshman as well as an incoming 6th grader I have to say that I have been extremely satisfied with CMS. The faculty and staff are awesome! I look forward to another 3 wonderful years at CMS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2006

We are new this year and have been happy with the school and staff. We moved from a small school and were concerned about safety. My child feels safe and loves the teachers and has made some great friends. We have have had no problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 12, 2006

Kids in this school are cruel. The staff doesn't seem to notice or care. Academically, my child has gone down since attending this school. Emotionally, she has become withdrawn, and has begun to get into trouble. All in an attempt to 'fit in'. Had I known anything about the area before moving here, I would never have chosen this district. They have better test scores that some of the other schools in the area, but that seems to be the main interest for the administration...test scores. Parents...beware!
—Submitted by a parent


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.

303 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

306 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

280 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

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 73% in 2011.

283 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education71%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education52%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education83%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education65%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education79%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
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%
Female93%
Male97%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education78%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female80%
Male89%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education83%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
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 "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
Hispanic 51% 48%
White 46% 34%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 41%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 30%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30
School end time
  • 4:00
School Leader's name
  • Mr Marcos Flores
Fax number
  • (361) 242-0628
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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4602 Cornett
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
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