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Frank Newman Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 274 students

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Posted November 5, 2005

Newman Middle School is one school you would love to enroll your child in. It's academic programs are awesome. It's availability of music, art,sports,and other extracurricular activties are great. If you like parental involvement; you'll love working with other N.M.S. parents. The principal and the assistant principal work hand in hand to make Newman Middle School a positive environment for all their students and staff. They insure security. The parents that get involve enjoy every second and are building positive memories. As a parent and substitute I really enjoy every second that I work with the staff and the students. I am very proud to be a parent that stays involve in all of Newman Middle School activities. I am the president for the Girl's Athletic Fundraising Committee. I also do fundraiseres for the Gifted & Talented class in which my youngest child has been enrolled, since 1st grade.
—Submitted by Elsa D. Charo, 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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
75%

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

All Students46%
Female50%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education29%
Not special education47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)11%
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students62%
Female68%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education43%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
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 Students30%
Female27%
Male33%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education0%
Not special education34%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant30%
Gifted/talented87%

Reading

All Students66%
Female78%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education9%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students80%
Female91%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education17%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented93%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female69%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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 93% 48%
White 7% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Cotulla, TX 78014
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