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Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1079 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 9, 2013

I have no children or family members at this school or in the district. I receive at least daily robo calls to my cell phone, interrupting my days and evenings. I receive calls from live persons as well and request to be removed from the call list. No one is paying attention, I continue to receive the calls. Is there anyone out there that has advice as to how to get off the call list?


Posted January 10, 2013

As a military family, I have had experience with many schools. My youngest child attends Walter Clarke and it is, by far, the worst, most unorganized, ridiculous school I have come in contact with. If you are looking for a school that is more intent on making sure they are following rules and keeping up with Yahoo media, and obtaining their grant money then this is the school for you. My child complains that they rush to teach for the STARS exam. They are not permitting the kids to bring home books, and now has several classes that they aren't allowed to even bring their notebooks home. Oh, and don't let me even get started on the amount of automated phone calls that you receive. I cannot wait until we no longer have to deal with this place. Oh, and all of your information is on the website...which usually doesn't work properly. Haven't been able to log in to it for 2 weeks now. Not the first time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2011

i am a student there and i am in 6th grade so i have more things to learn but its great here i recommend going here


Posted August 20, 2008

i am a student at this school. it is a great school i love it im in 7th grade. i love how misspadilla teaches she is a good teacher i also like mr chase he is my math teacher this school is very good i recomend you to go here it is the best go clarke cowboys football team ! go number 82 that is me
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 19, 2008

I heard alot of horrible things about Clarke, but I was fortunate that my child went to this school w/other students that had left 1 of the best schools in El Paso's Eastside of town called Loma Verde Elementary! She has done 1 yr. here & unfortunately we have to relocate to another state; but her experience was wonderful there! No problems w/other children bullying her etc. I'm also a substitute teacher for the district so many of the kids know me; maybe that was a + 4 my child. I also always make myself very visible to all of the administrators, cleaning members, other parents etc. This more then anything else; I believe takes president's over all other things. Ms. Padilla, Mr. Chase & Mrs. Jennings are excellent teachers. Thanks! All AP teachers. Mr. Kemp is interesting but not really a challenging teacher- tells good stories. Hope this helps!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2008

I love this school it taught my kid graet things
—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.

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

339 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

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 73% in 2011.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
61%
Social Studies

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

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education32%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education20%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented95%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education25%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education36%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education54%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education75%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education90%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
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
Hispanic 93% 48%
White 5% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 64%N/A55%
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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 30%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1515 Bob Hope
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: (915) 937-5600

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