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Thomas A Edison Middle Learning Center

Public | 6-8 | 767 students

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Posted April 8, 2013

Yeah I Kinda Like Edison But In My Opinion, The Principle Here... Well I Really Dont Think He's Doing His Job, When I Was In 6th (I Am In 8th Now) I Loved My Old Principle, Mr.King, He Was Awesome But Other Than That... I Think The School Is... Just Like Any Other School So... Yah cx ~xXxRavenxXx


Posted May 2, 2011

I have 2 children that graduated from Edison and I will say they do have some wonderful teachers. Yes there are some problems but there is everywhere you go. To me some of the member of the staff do put the children in statistics, but realistic speaking the problem are some of the children. There parents are not coming and supporting them when they do good are have done good but when they do bad they are always there because they have to be. Hey that 's the only time they get attention. Not saying all parents are like that but a lot are and if we as parents would start then maybe just maybe thing will get better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

i love being at edsion the children respect the elder and sum just act fullish but the get in to trouble the teachers know how to talk to the children. i am in the 6 grade at edsion and i like it alot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2007

This school has excellent leadership and a wonderful faculty! Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 22, 2007

I do not believe that TA Edison meets up to my 'standards'. I have attended this school for one year, I have noticed, for one, the school has some instability (fighting, riots), and sometimes unsupervised crimal activities, almost intentional. I also feel that some of the teachers there just care about their paycheck, and not about enlightening the lives of youth. don't get me wrong, there are some good teachers there, and wouldn't mind helping others.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 7, 2003

I belive the school provides an excellent education to students. The school is vary challenging which prepares the children for the intense work demanded in high school. T.A.Edison also has very committed teachers who get the kids in the excitment of learning
—Submitted by a former 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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

233 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

251 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

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 73% in 2011.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students65%
Female65%
Male64%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education17%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students60%
Female64%
Male55%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education6%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
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 Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education20%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students69%
Female70%
Male67%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education30%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented97%

Writing

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education41%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English86%
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 Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education39%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education47%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students58%
Female61%
Male56%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special education22%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female92%
Male84%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education56%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English90%
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

  • 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
Hispanic 65% 48%
Black 34% 14%
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 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 90%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 35%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2940 Singleton Blvd
Dallas, TX 75212
Phone: (972) 794-4100

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