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Ferris Intermediate School

Public | 4-6 | 512 students

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Posted March 27, 2012

This school really exceeded my expectations and I appreciate how they have kept me hands on during my child's learning process. If I have a question or if my child is having trouble in a certain area they inform me promptly and fix the problem.
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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 88% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
75%
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 83% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education64%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education54%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education71%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English91%
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 Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education67%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education56%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female69%
Male78%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education50%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students74%
Female72%
Male77%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 57% 48%
White 34% 34%
Black 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%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 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 46%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:10 pm
School Leader's name
  • ANTHONY SPEARS
Gender
  • Coed
Fax number
  • (972) 544-3085

Resources

Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
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601 W F M 664
Ferris, TX 75125
Phone: (972) 544-8662

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