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Montwood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 805 students

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Posted February 6, 2012

I am a retired teacher who now subs at Montwood Middle. Without a doubt, this is my favorite school. The administration and faculty is there to help students, parents, and subs. Everyone is on task and very friendly. This is truly an exemplary school.


Posted January 17, 2009

Montwood Middle should be commended for the fine job that they do with the children. the staff are brilliant and the school itself is run like a tight ship , with little to no room for fighting or bullies due to the strict rules and regulations as well as school uniforms. The traffic and pick up of students is horrible but not as bad as the sister school Elfida P Chavez next door with whom Montwood is connected to through the large library.Overall out of public school choices in El Paso i put Montwood at the top. Cafeteria is one of the largest and cleanest facilities i have ever seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2007

Montwood Middle School runs on its high expectations without them the school would be pure dissaster. The princepals care about the future of the students including myself. Every teacher plays a different role in our lives wether its good or bad they leave an unhealable scar in our hearts.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 7, 2006

overall acceptable school way to much traffic in the morning as the high schoolers get picked up there earlier. Plenty of oppurtunities for all children to excell my daughter started out at the school failing every class by the end of the second semester in 7th grade was borderline honer-roll almost there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2004

The administration has done a great job at controlling bullies and fighting. The teachers are committed and are willing to speak to parents as often as needed. The Special Ed. teachers are wonderful and attentive. My kids love this school.
—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.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

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.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

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

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education71%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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 Students85%
Female81%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education86%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
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

Math

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education78%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education82%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education100%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English99%
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 94% 48%
White 4% 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 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%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 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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11710 Pebble Hills
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: (915) 937-5800

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