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Sarah Zumwalt Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 521 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 31, 2012

My daughter attended Sarah Zumwalt for one year. The school appeared to be in decent condition when I visited. My daughter s grades remained stable so I am grateful for that. She did tell me there were quite a few fights at the school. She informed me also that a rat came out during lunch and was crawling around on the table; she mentioned this was the second time it had occurred within the school year. Recently I made a call to the office to obtain an award for my daughter and the office manager (Barnes) was very unprofessional and told me she had other students in her office to take care of. I respect any school staff because they endure a lot dealing with so many kids but if an officer manager (in front of students) is conducting herself in an unprofessional manner it sends a message to our young adults. She hung up in my face when I asked her if she s not the right person to talk to who else could I be referred to; additionally I called back and she hung up again; The third time calling back a coach assisted me promptly and was very helpful which I greatly appreciate. Overall I wouldn t recommend this school to any parent if they have a choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2010

ive been here for two and making it 3 yrz. now n 2k10. it iss a great school


Posted October 4, 2009

The students are disciplined & enjoy coming to school. Yhey show respect for teacher & staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2008

zumwalt has a great athletic program my child dosent attend sarah zumwalt but she plays sports for them and she has become such a great athlete
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

Sarah zumwalt has been the greatest school in my life.
—Submitted by a student


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.

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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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

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 73% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
37%
Social Studies

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

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students43%
Female52%
Male35%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education7%
Not special education46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English38%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%
Gifted/talented58%

Reading

All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education18%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education0%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented93%

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education0%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented93%

Writing

All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education14%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
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

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male88%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education42%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented87%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education64%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented93%

Science

All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education21%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented73%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education79%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 72% 14%
Hispanic 27% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 30%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2445 Ledbetter Dr
Dallas, TX 75216
Phone: (972) 749-3600

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