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Fred F Florence Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 931 students

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3 stars

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Posted August 22, 2012

I used to go to this school last year, most people were welcoming, and are helpful. This school could use alot of improvement! I'd give it a 2.5, I don't see why the teachers encourage the students to better themselves when the kids are just as ghetto as the teachers. As a school there are alot of great teachers, but as far as the students, thats what makes the school, and well look where its at. As long as you go in with a posative mind the school isn't that bad. Good luck to anyone who attends (:


Posted April 1, 2011

i like this school i want to go here next year i am trying to get in it:) rerewrewrtewerwerwerwerewrwerewrew


Posted May 14, 2010

the staff are welcoming each time i go there top of the line.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2009

I'm a stdent and I love my school and I'm in 6th grade it is organized and really cares about what they do and I wanna say thank you mr.tims
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2007

I go to Florence and i must say my self its a good school they dicipline is good.Mr.Joseph just passed away 9/17/07 thats the principle. he is the one who turned florence from a low peforming school to the best school in Dallas..R.I.P. Mr.Joseph Devin Allen 07 seventh grade
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 18, 2004

So far I visited the school for the first six weeks and I am very impressed on how my daughter enjoys going to school there. She has come along way I was very impressed on how each teacher enjoys having her in their classroom as a student. Especially her math class, that's something I normally have a problem with trying to retreive the answers. I hope this school encourages my daughter to maintain the A honor roll average that she has.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 14, 2004

I attend Florence and I really think it is a good school even though it needs a little repair inside doesn't mean we don't get learning out of it.
—Submitted by Tiffany Smith, a student


Posted May 10, 2004

My daughter goes to Florence, my son went last year, I was not a happy mother last year but this year I have seen a major change. As far as the school books the parents can check them out till the end of the year. The building doesn't need as much work as the childrens attitudes. We or I personally got fustrated they have been telling these kids to tuck in their shirt since day one. They are still doing the same thing as of today what in the world are these parents teaching these children if they can't even make them respect these teachers so they can do their job not tell them how to dress they cant even teach our children, so we need to teach our children to respect the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2003

This could be a better school if it get a total makeover inside and out. The school bldg is too old and looks it and not very clean. This really reflects on student moral and attitude. Also there is not enough books for the children. I'm tired of hearing on how my child is failing and not doing homework. I keep hearing that there is not enough books to go around. How is a parent suppose to help their child with homework with only a piece of paper and not a book for guidance? He can't bring his books home in order to help understand the homework sheets. Please help me go understand.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

This is a very dead school it has very little to offer. I know it is because it is a low income area. But why should that matter. My daugher wants to be a doctor how will she make when the school offers anything that gets our educated for life after school. What are we going to do? Can anyone here my plea for help out there? Will someone please help our children? This school is in need of more things to offer.
—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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

343 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

344 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

344 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
43%
Social Studies

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

330 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
78%
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%
Female67%
Male68%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education20%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education19%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 Students61%
Female63%
Male60%
Black or African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Native50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education26%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students67%
Female66%
Male68%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Native70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education41%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented97%

Writing

All Students85%
Female95%
Male78%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students69%
Female69%
Male70%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native43%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education21%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native86%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education31%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students55%
Female52%
Male57%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education13%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented88%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Unacceptable".
  • 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 62% 48%
Black 36% 14%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 87%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1625 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
Phone: (972) 749-6000

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