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Terrace Hills Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 679 students

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Posted December 20, 2012

We finally got a new principal the school is good the teachers pay attention to students they are a very good school except some still dont show respect to students or parents


Posted July 8, 2010

Not much has changed from 2008, the teachers don't pay much attention to the students and the principal looks down on everyone including us parents. The parent portal is not much help most teachers don't answer back. The principal never comes out of his office only on assemblies. This school needs a lot of help for the kids sake.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 24, 2008

I think that this school needs a lot of improvement. Especially with the principals, they talk to kids with no respect and they look down on them. They need to get classes on how to be patient with kids as well with other people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

My child is a transfer student to Terrace Hills MS, so far I am very pleased with the results. I have had good feedback from the principal and teachers, and counselor.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2006

New administration this year is dissapointing, this is a middle school not a elementary. I am sad that all the great changes they made last year are been undone, I hope changes will take place for the better, when a new Principal comes in. Mentored teachers from last year are very good, I hope they dont lose their morale, with new administration they got.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

I think the school has improved tremendously. I like the new principal and vice principal they have this year. They still need improvement on the 504 structure for children with disabilities. The staff needs to be more informed and aware of what the actual disability is the child has. They should have pamphlets for the teachers regarding the actual disability when they have a student who is disabled in their classroom. This school has a low parent involvement. For several years, they have had no PTA either. I would like to see more after school clubs and organizations the children could be involved in.
—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.

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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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
49%
Social Studies

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

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
69%
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 Students81%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education56%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female85%
Male71%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education25%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students81%
Female85%
Male78%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education67%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education43%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female99%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
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 Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education40%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female71%
Male85%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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 82% 48%
Black 9% 14%
White 8% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4535 Blossom Ave
El Paso, TX 79924
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Phone: (915) 231-2120

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