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Driscoll Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 769 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 3, 2012

Good school only thing wrong with it was The Child Poverty Level Was Very High , The teachers care alot about their students , and their is really no bullying going on ... Everyone is like a family. no drugs eather the police guard is always their watching everything , My daughter went here in 6th , 7th ,And 8th grade and she loved it , i highly recommend this school to everyone.
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Posted July 21, 2010

this school is in a bad area but is gorgeous and is strict with kids but gives them every opportunity to thrive


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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.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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 Students63%
Female62%
Male63%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education25%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female71%
Male66%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education33%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students60%
Female63%
Male57%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education27%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrant0%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female78%
Male55%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education25%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students82%
Female93%
Male73%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education57%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students68%
Female64%
Male73%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education36%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female49%
Male74%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female89%
Male94%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education91%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 "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
Hispanic 85% 48%
Black 9% 14%
White 5% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 24%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3501 Kenwood
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
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Phone: (361) 878-4660

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