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Florence Middle School

Public | 6-8

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4 stars

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Posted September 18, 2010

FMS is an all around great school. Caring, smart, interested teachers who take initiative and welcome parent suggestions and involvement. Principal is engaged and active with students, teachers, and parents. FMS uses online site TxConnect to post data for parents on student attendance, behavior, and grades. Class size allows students and teachers to interact effectively on a daily basis. Ample opportunities for student extra-cir. activities, including multiple award winning FFA/Ag program. Very glad our son has been able to attend this middle school (beginning 8th grade this year). We highly recommend FMS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2010

This school is filled with excellent, caring teachers. The classes vary in size from 10 - 24 students. The students are respectful and care for each other. There are many ways to get involved on campus. Students can be in band and play sports. They can participate in all sports. There are also many leadership opportunities for the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

Quality of programs is poor, availability of extracurricular programs is slim to none. Expectations for this age are too strenuous - the students were allowed to choose their own schedules and were not encouraged to take honors level courses when they scored high on TAKS exams. My child received a commendation on TAKS reading/writing portion, had taken honors English the previous 2 years, and was allowed to take regular English the next year without my knowledge or guidance. When I approached the principal, she simply stated that they encouraged the students to consult with parents, but it was ultimately up to the student. For a 7th or 8th grader? This is preposterous!
—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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

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 73% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

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

All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented80%

Reading

All Students76%
Female87%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented80%
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 Students87%
Female76%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female80%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female85%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female68%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
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 "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
White 71% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 45%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 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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12551 South Hwy 195
Florence, TX 76527
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Phone: (254) 793-2504

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