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Hector P Garcia Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1024 students

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Posted June 12, 2009

my twins are in they're autism program, excellent teachers great principal great school...
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Posted February 27, 2008

Great school ,curriculum and most of all teachers keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

280 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

343 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

345 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

338 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

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 Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education22%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students73%
Female81%
Male65%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education33%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 Students60%
Female62%
Male59%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education5%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education27%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented95%

Writing

All Students88%
Female96%
Male81%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education38%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education79%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented90%

Reading

All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education56%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education31%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented94%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education94%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English98%
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

  • 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 95% 48%
Black 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%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 20%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 49%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 8%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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700 E 8th St
Dallas, TX 75203
Phone: (972) 502-5500

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