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Decatur Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 693 students

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Posted October 28, 2008

My child was on A honor roll for the past 3 years. We moved out here and he is failing 3 classes and the other classes he is making low 70's. He goes in before school and work on homework until 10pm and still his grades are really bad. He is also having a very hard time with bullies. I guess if you are not born here you just don't belong here. A little to late when you buy a house here. Very disappointing, my son feels like it is not even worth trying anymore. I am very worried.
—Submitted by 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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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 73% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English91%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education20%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female87%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education70%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education86%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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
White 72% 34%
Hispanic 25% 48%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 31%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
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Phone: (940) 393-7300

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