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Sun Ridge Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 938 students

 

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Posted April 12, 2012

i wouldnt take my son to any other school. he loves it here and says he never wants to leave. unfortunately he will have to, he does need to advance to the next grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2007

All of my children have attended this school at one time or another since it opened. From the start, I identified the high standards teachers, administrators and staff have of the students and themselves. This school is quality!!!!! Private schools have nothing on Sun Ridge!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2007

My Daughter has been attending this school for the last three years. The principal is great and the administrators and teachers really care. We have seen no violence or major incidents that you might see in other schools in larger cities like El Paso. They are serious about the security of the children and providing the right environment for them to learn. I give this school an A+ overall. Other kids bus in to attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

258 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
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 American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education53%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education24%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female70%
Male81%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education21%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education64%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education54%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female93%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education69%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education27%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English100%
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

  • 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 89% 50%
White 6% 31%
Black 4% 13%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 68%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 48%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr Kimberly Baxter
Fax number
  • (915) 851-7730

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2210 Sun Country Rd
El Paso, TX 79938
Phone: (915) 937-6600

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