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Canyon Hills Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 869 students

 

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Posted September 19, 2012

I'll say that Canyon is one of the best schools not because I went there, but because teachers their really care for you and your grades. They focus on the student in how he/she do in the class and try their best in a way to help them. I used to have low grades in my class, but when I went to Canyon Hills, the teachers helped me a lot of the times. Then seventh grade came and I was then able to be in G.T. and started to participate in programs that had me representing the school. A student like me, started off in a very low level, then with the help of the teachers helped me to start high school with pre-AP classes of biology, geometry, english, and world geography. So I shouldn't say that Canyon is a horrible school, but an outstanding one where you can achieve greater things that you didn't think yoou could.


Posted March 9, 2010

As a whole, EPISD doesn't value parental input. Although my child is a 7th grader, I'm ultimately responsible for his education. If I ask the teachers for a lesson plan or hw assignment in advanced, or a simple e-mail/telephone call, they all make it awfully difficult if not impossible. It's ridiculous that simple tasks as communication is an issue. The teachers expect parents to be poor, uneducated, and ignorant. I think it's a poor excuse of an american education system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2009

It's okay. There's a lot of fights and things like that, but the education in great; the teachers are excellent in what they teach.


Posted December 1, 2008

this school is the best! my education has gotten so much better since i have attended this campus! the teachers are so cool!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 26, 2008

I cant believe what you guys say about this school, lets look at the positive sides, 8th graders got the highest score in Math and Science test in the whole district, the 7th graders did average, and the 6th graders were close to average. This school is not that bad if you really know whats going on


Posted June 22, 2008

yes, this school is very awesome. they were recognized last school year and have improved. the priniciple believes that if you can believe you can achieve. it is shown in the math club which is ranked 5th in the state of texas,the volleyball team which is doing very good, and the excellent GT program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2008

I've had two children attend Canyon HIlls (and I have also subbed), and I think the discipline is really weak. I think they put so much negative energy in running this school, and have forgotten to inspire and build up their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

The teachers are apethetic. The kid's test scores are horrible. Hopefully the new principal will help.
—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.

283 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

268 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

300 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

300 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

296 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

295 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

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

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education36%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education45%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students76%
Female79%
Male71%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education13%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English76%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education25%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English85%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education44%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English94%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant92%
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%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education6%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education17%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education11%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)18%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female78%
Male86%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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
Hispanic 85% 50%
White 7% 31%
Black 6% 13%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 19%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 51%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Deborah L Lunow
Fax number
  • (915) 757-8067

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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