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Arnold Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1585 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
Based on 3 ratings
2010:
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Posted April 28, 2013

hi the last rating is from 2011. does anyone have a recent rating, from this year? thx!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 26, 2011

I am an 8th grader at this school right now, and it is not a good school. The academics are good, I will give them that, and I have some fairly dedicated teachers. The main problem is regarding the social aspect. The interaction between the students is superficial and overly preppy. It's near impossible to be happy here, I would recommend Argon.


Posted September 10, 2011

I really like this school. I'm just starting my 7th grade year and the teachers are really great. Although the school is strict on rules, they always tell us to do our best and want academic excellence from all of us and the staff is always telling us that they want Arnold to feel like a safe enviorment, and I really think they do. It feels pretty safe to me. GO LADY BUCS!!!!


Posted March 2, 2011

my kids hate this school to much bullying going on. I wish we were zoned to aragon.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Arnold is a great school. My second child is in her last year there and then next year my youngest starts there. My children have had very good teachers. The band instructors are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2008

My son finished his first year in middle school. I was so impressed with the amount of learning that took place during the year. He enjoyed most of his teachers and felt like he got individualized attention. I was nervous about sending him to middle school but this year was a huge success. The principal sets the tone for the school and this prinicpal is enthusiastic and loves her job and it shows.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2007

Arnold is a great school. I have taught there for nearly 20 years and have seen my students come back as teachers within our building. The staff uses the PBIS methods in working with our students. Great enviroment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 14, 2006

Arnold is a very good school. I personally have attend Arnold. Now that I'm a mother my own childern will attend this school. I also want the best for my kids & again this school is very good.
—Submitted by Dryna, a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

-Academic programs are good. -Availability of music, art, sports and other extra curricular activity is excellent. -Level of parent involvement is moderate to good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2005

Arnold is a rock-solid middle school with a great principal and a strong program for students. Don't let the age of the facility fool you - Arnold is an excellent middle school, with strong student and parent support. I've had two students go through and they both have loved it. Arnold is very much a 'whole-child' school, with student participating in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in great numbers. It seems like there is ALWAYS something going on at Arnold that is above and beyond the norm. This is greatly appreciated. Great school!
—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.

517 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

518 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.

487 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

482 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

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.

467 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

468 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

464 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

463 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black or African American66%
Asian96%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education40%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American81%
Asian96%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education44%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African American71%
Asian96%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education45%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education63%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American79%
Asian98%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education43%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Black or African American71%
Asian98%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education36%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education92%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 "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
White 44% 34%
Hispanic 28% 48%
Black 17% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 4%
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 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 29%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11111 Telge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
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