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McMath Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 830 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 22, 2013

This is truly a GREAT school. I can't imagine my child having a better experience in middle school than my daughter has here. The teachers are truly special; they instill confidence and a love of learning in their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

The staff really cares. They go the extra mile to help the kids succeed.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 10, 2009

I used to go to McMath, I went there 7th to 8th and all i can say is 8th grade was my best year 7th was too, but 8th was amazing the teachers really want you to understand and I 100% believe that do care about their education, parents that disagree with me and have a student attending there now, you need to go sit in class because if your child is not learning or understanding then mostly likely they are not raising their hand so think about it
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2009

McMath is a great school and the teachers there really care about our education and are always willing to stay after school to help.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 23, 2008

School lacks leadership and communication. Half the time what we the parents are told is not reality. Trust issues surround the Principal. Where is the blond lady that was principal last year she knew what she was doing this year everything seems to be a mess.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2006

Leadership is uncooperative and does not communicate. Principle refuses to speak with parents and funnels all parent communication to assistants.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2005

I am new to the school since October 2004 and in the months I've been here the school has achieved numerous awards such as the UIL writing contest. McMath had at least 400 more points than the other schools that participated. Extracurrical activities are outstanding and most of them are open to all grades. McMath has a variety of enhanced or advanced placement classes. The only thing is in the four months I have been here I have never seen the principal. Well overall this school is climbing its way up to the top of Denton ISD.
—Submitted by Jessica, a student


Posted January 18, 2005

I realy do like this school they care alote about their students and i think that they are realy trying harder to become the most outstanding school in denton. they make the students at this school feel welcome and want to learn.
—Submitted by ToriAnn Manning, 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.

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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

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.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

268 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students85%
Female80%
Male91%
Black or African American87%
Asian86%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male80%
Black or African American87%
Asian86%
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African American83%
Asian89%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education36%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asian89%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education77%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented98%

Writing

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education74%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English99%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education52%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education82%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Black or African American54%
Asian91%
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education25%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 45% 34%
Hispanic 36% 48%
Black 13% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 19%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 26%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
Phone: (940) 369-3300

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