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Col John O Ensor Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 863 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 11, 2012

bad football field, bad teachers, bad investigation of bullying. I get blamed for everything!!! lazy teachers lunch accounts seem unorganized.


Posted March 25, 2008

This excellent rating is based on the schools' communication with parents. It is the best I have ever experienced in any school. It starts with the teachers and ends with the administrations constantly informing about grades, tutoring and programs available. I attribute this to my own child's success academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2007

I think you can always find good and bad.at Ensor, the good far outways anything bad. Teachers are very helpful. They stay after school to tutor, and are not paid to do so. They come before school if a student needs extra help. I see the teachers, both academic , Fine Arts and specials, go the extra mile to help further their students progress. I know that most if not all the teachers and administrators care about the safety and development of their students.
—Submitted by Appreciative Parent/Teacher, a parent


Posted March 28, 2007

The quality of academic programs is awful! I feel that if this school only has a 3 out of 10 the school board should hire and fire some teachers and make some drastic changes for improvements!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2006

Best school my kids have been in so far. Prior to attending ensor, my kids were unfortunate enough to attend another, not-to-be named school where they were treated poorly, mostly by the administration. Their grades at this other school were terrible! Since they started attending ensor their grades have been steady a's, b's, and an occasional c. They are treated with respect and kindness and are not looked down upon by the faculty or administration. I would recommend ensor m.S. To any parent without hesitation! We love ensor!!
—Submitted by Christine Carter, a parent


Posted August 7, 2006

I love Ensor middle school I wouldn't want my children at any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

Do not treat the students fairly, always think the kids are bad, dont give them credit for all the good things that they do, and they pick favorites.
—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.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

229 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education89%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education45%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education54%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English100%
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 "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 89% 48%
White 8% 34%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 17%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 69%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 16%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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13600 Ryderwood Ave
El Paso, TX 79928
Phone: (915) 937-6000

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