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New Diana High School

Public | 9-12 | 291 students

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Posted January 13, 2010

Best atmosphere that I've ever encountered at a high school. The students are involved and the teachers and staff care. I can see why this school is well-respected.


Posted September 16, 2009

I totally disagree that teachers don't go the 'extra mile' to help students! I think that teachers do go the extra mile to reach kids. Teachers at NDHS 'adopt' struggling kids and many of us take on additional kids to make sure that they are successful. That is the reason we acheived the exemplary rating this yr. An exemplary rating is very difficult to achieve at the high school level. The fact that New Diana received this rating is no accident and proof we have one of the finest staffs around! Iv'e taught in many schools throughout my 22 year teaching career and ND by far is the best! Sure all schools have their problems, there is no 'utopia', but by and large ND high school is leaps and bounds above the rest! I love my Eagles!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 16, 2008

Very unhappy with New Diana School. Will not go the extra effort to help struggling children. talk about no child left behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

New Diana has provided a good educational experience for our children; However, with the present superintendent, I feel that we are losing good teachers and principals. Hopefully, the board will take notice before the school suffers long term. Parent involvement is excellent. I feel like there is a good balance between academic excellence and the sports program. New Diana has an excellent coaching staff. The coaches are really good role models and are very supportive of the students. All in all we have been very pleased with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2008

New Diana seems to be a good school, but they could definitely use some diversity and inclusion training. I have never seen any school that has zero minorities on the staff, excuse me 1 hispanic coach, and 1 black teachers aid. I'm puzzled by that. Maybe I could understand if there no minority students in the school, but I know several students that feel that they are all alone, with no support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2007

i think that our school is all right. i mean it is nothing special, but it isnt a total dump. we could always get real food in the cafeteria not that soy stuff. well that is pretty much it.... thanks,
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 23, 2007

New Diana schools are all very good. I like the idea very much that all grade levels are on the same campus! The teachers are very well up to date on all levels of the system,in case sensitive custody battles with children between parents. the academic level is awesome,supportive.as far as parent involvement it is wonderful!
—Submitted by Sheila Sheen, 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 70% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students73%
Female86%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female97%
Male88%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education60%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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

English Language Arts

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education40%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 34%
Black 9% 14%
Hispanic 6% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11826 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
Phone: (903) 663-8001

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