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Strickland Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 879 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 25, 2012

This school is way better than average. The Fine Arts Programs are outstanding. However - the kids are over tested and the tail wags the dog in that respect. Too much emphasis on tests. Get back to teaching school and the test results will come as a byproduct of collaborative effort..


Posted January 24, 2012

they don't challenge kids enough with academics. If your in athletics they push you. if your not your not challenged.


Posted October 3, 2009

Strong academic achievement standing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2008

i think strickland is a very good school thats the middle school im going to now but yes like all schools there are some teachers who dont challenge their students enough. we dont have much parent envolvement but our students do alot.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 2, 2008

I have been going to this school for three years now. This school is great for those who need to concentrate on extracurriculars. However I have found this school does not meet the needs of those who need to focus more on education. The discipline is also a problem because there isn't any. One of the problems a think Strickland currently experiances , is the fact that the teachers do not teach and guide the students in an easily absorbed matter.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 27, 2008

Strickland has a reputation as having a very good theatre program, and I think that we will continue with having a good program even though we recently changed theatre teachers. I am happy with choir, band, and orchestra even though I think they could all be much better.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 25, 2008

I find that Strickland is sometimes lacking in academics. Hardly any homework is assigned, and often mediocre work is accepted with an A grade. I do not mean to say that all teachers are this way, only that as an average teachers do not challenge us near enough.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 19, 2007

Im a student at Strickland Middle School. The acedemics are really good. Athletics are good and we have awesome coaches who push us to our best
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 1, 2007

I am a student here at strickland and find it very awesome. any kid would love to go here
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2006

I am a student. I am in athletics and we do work very very hard and our academic is great! :] strickland is a verry good school and very fun! :]
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 12, 2006

There are a lot of opportunities at Strickland to do extra-curriculars, which is great. Most of the teachers challenge the kids and are very good. However, I don't think the athletics are being well directed- too many coaches and kids are sitting around without direction.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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.

229 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female77%
Male84%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education90%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female67%
Male73%
Black or African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education57%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
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 54% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
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 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 18%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 43%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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324 Windsor St
Denton, TX 76209
Phone: (940) 369-4200

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