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J L Long Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1226 students

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Posted July 19, 2004

From my point of view, 1 big gang activity no one has tried to deal with. Needs its. Too easy for student to wonder in the hall ways, Hello they are skipping, does anyone question them. The lunch is to crowed there is not enough coming in and out room in the Lunch Room. If parents have email address let us know by email that theres early release, No school and so forth. You'll the staff knows this is the difficult time of the students they are testing everyone to see what they can get a way with. Drug/Gang Prevention Program is needed... some need that extra touch they are not getting.
—Submitted by elsa tovar, a parent


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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.

406 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

399 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

370 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

320 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

315 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
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%
Female68%
Male66%
Black or African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education23%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented90%

Reading

All Students74%
Female82%
Male67%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented92%
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 Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education26%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students75%
Female76%
Male74%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education27%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented95%

Writing

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education48%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented97%
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 Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black or African American70%
Asian60%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black or African American88%
Asian80%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education42%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students63%
Female57%
Male70%
Black or African American67%
Asian60%
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education23%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented88%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education69%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 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 73% 48%
White 16% 34%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 17%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6116 Reiger Ave
Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: (972) 502-4700

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