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Kaffie Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1024 students

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Posted February 17, 2013

I am a student at Kaffie myself and I really like it here. I have been to a few other middle schools but this place really seems to be the place for anyone, no matter who they are.


Posted November 18, 2011

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO KAFFIE MIDDLE SCHOOL! The Education and the staff are decent, but the children..! I have never seen such disrespect and behavior in all of my life! My father is a police officer and it seems like every day he gets a call about trouble making kids! Not only is the behavior atrocious don't get me started with the language! It breaks my heart that I hear and see kids talking like this. There is a complete lack of discipline in this school. If that isn't enough then there are good kids that get mixed with bad kids and almost all of the good kids turn bad. If for any reason you can't or won't send your child to any other middle school, THEN MOVE OR HOMESCHOOL!!!! Kaffie is the worst school I have ever seen.


Posted March 2, 2010

I love it, and the students are great! I believe the Pre-Ap classes are challenging enough for my daughter and she usually has homework. I have had some issues with some staff but they were resolved quickly. Some of course are always more concerned with others. I really recommend it and think it's the best public middle school in town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2010

The school is decent although class sizes are large. They do not have enough advanced classes for the children. Discipline is a problem here. There is ALOT of cussing, insubordination, dress code violations, and disrespect going on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2009

I am very impressed with Kaffie Middle School. The principal is awesome and the pre-ap classes are challenging. It is a really good mix of kids and they all seem to respect one another. No problems with our children going to school there. I would recommend it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

Kaffie is a great school my son has attended from 6th-8th grade. the teachers call me and e-mail me with any concerns or questions they have. My son is challanged by their AP classes and their teachers! Some of the other ratings said that they teach for the TAKS but all schools teach for one test or another its just how they teach the information and what other information they add to that. Kaffie offers all of this!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2008

My son is attending Kaffie and is currently in 8th grade. He is in honors courses and I have yet to have any discipline problems with him. The teachers keep me updated and my husband and I are very involved with his school work. I believe if you guide your child in the right direction and keep on top of their behavior you should be alright! No problems with KMS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2008

I would say that compared to many of the middle schools in this town, this is one of the better ones. There are going to be problems in different areas of all schools. We as parents need to get involved to make sure that our children are learning up to the standards that need to be met and feel comfortable at their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2007

Run, don't walk away from Kaffie. They teach the TAKS test! There is no discipline. Behaviorally challenged kids (the politically correct term for juvenile delinquents) so disrupt classes that the kids who are there to learn cannot. Knowing what I know now, I will not sent my child back to this school. Please do what you have to do to save your child from Kaffie. Do not send your child here. Any fool can learn from his own mistakes. Don't be a fool like me. Learn from my mistakes. Send your kids elsewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2006

Kaffie Middle School is the worst school my son was in. Although he made straight A's, he was not challenged and was not taught lessons he would use in high school. The teacher even made deals with the students that they would not have homework for a month is they behaved. That shows lack of judgement and makes a parent ask what their child is learning there. Their was no discipline, respect, challenge, or attention one would want. I immediately dropped my son out of the school and into a better quality school in the area. I recommend that you don't put your child there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

My daughter is currently enrolled at Kaffie Middle School. Educators seem to lack compassion, and patients for students. Every student deserves the chance to learn no matter what level of difficulty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 7, 2006

Both of my daughters have attended Kaffie and both times I have experienced a lack of respect and attention and lack of communication with the parents. I would not refer any parent to this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2006

I had 1 son who went through from 6-8th grades and I had no problems with him however my son did not feel comfortable in the school. I have another son enrolled who is now in 6th grade and also is not comfortable. I don't feel there is a challenge and for the kids to and not enough discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2005

Myself and my daughter really liked the school. I would say that this is one of the best schools in the area. I have four kids and have first hand knowledge of the middle schools.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

364 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

273 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
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%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American73%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education53%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education63%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African American86%
Asian88%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American86%
Asian82%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education55%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education92%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education58%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education91%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 62% 48%
White 26% 34%
Black 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5922 Brockhampton
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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