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Billy Earl Dade Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 410 students

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5 stars

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted May 23, 2012

i went to dade n thats a very goog school first thing i heard about dade before i went there was thats a bad school but my first year up there was nice everybody got a long sometime but dreamer free other then behavor problem dade is a great school


Posted April 15, 2009

Dade is a very good school although we have low test scores we still try our hardest to do better we have good teacher such as Ms Washington Ms Murray and many more our principal Mr Welch stays on us like white on rice to do our best. Its all about Vikings.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 12, 2006

It is a very good school and they have very good teachers and coaches, coach Perry ,Montgomery,Young,Snowton,Hogg,and Coach Colbert.Ms.newman Coach Foster and ms.washington.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
38%
Social Studies

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

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students67%
Female74%
Male62%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education43%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students62%
Female63%
Male62%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education57%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented91%
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 Students66%
Female77%
Male58%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education0%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education0%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented81%

Writing

All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education27%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English84%
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 Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education100%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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
Black 79% 14%
Hispanic 21% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%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 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2801 Park Row Ave
Dallas, TX 75215
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