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Ferris Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 345 students

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Posted March 23, 2009

We have been in Ferris for a couple of years and we will be moving because of the ISD, the students are not treated fairly. Ferris is lacking parent & teacher support of it's children. Out of 20 teachers I have met over the past 2 years only a couple of them have had positive additudes and truly like their jobs, the rest are there simply to collect a check. My daughters at least once week ask when we are moving??? To me that says it all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2006

Level of parental involvement is lacking. Good curriculum with art, music, sports, sports history, theater as good electives.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted October 25, 2004

My son was a student at Ferris Junior High. I don't think kids are treated fair. Not all teachers have the kids best interest. I think the school should notify parents of what is really going on and not hide it.
—Submitted by Angela Villa, a parent


Posted May 20, 2004

I believe there is room for improvement on all levels at this school. Whether it is academics, staff or extracurricular activities. Some teachers truly do care about all the students and others are just there. Principal is great. Coaches leave much to be desired.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2004

Ferris Jr. High is a good school. However, I do think that FJH is a school that needs improvement in all areas. More teachers need to reinforce the positive in the kids whether it be in academics or sports. I believe that you get back from the kids what you put into them. We have some great teachers as well as great kids at FJH. I just don't think the kids are taught how to excell with pride for their school! We need that real winning attitude back at Ferris to get the community involved as well. Go Jackets!
—Submitted by Karen Garcia, a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

The staff at Ferris JH truly cares about the students. I know my kids are in a safe, loving environment when at the JH.
—Submitted by Brenda Rodriguez, a parent


Posted October 25, 2003

I am a student of FJH and I think this school should have more activities and newer equipment and better rooms. This school is one of the poorest looking schools. We should have the funds for something better than what the school is now.


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 81% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

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 73% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
55%
Social Studies

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

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
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 Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education7%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented83%

Reading

All Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education24%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented92%

Writing

All Students92%
Female94%
Male88%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education62%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
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 Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education53%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education61%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students72%
Female67%
Male78%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
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

  • 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 60% 48%
White 32% 34%
Black 7% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 61%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 21%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 29%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1002 E 8th St
Ferris, TX 75125
Phone: (972) 544-3737

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