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Marsh Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 855 students

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Posted June 14, 2011

Marsh is an okay school, and in my opinion, there is nothing that really stands out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

The leadership at this school needs to focus on academics instead of being buddies with the students. I would like my child to learn something and be prepared for high school. I will be finding another district for next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2007

Marsh middle school is one of the lowest in academic programs & extracurricular activities and I have yet to be ask about parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

This school is one of another of the Famous Castleberry ISD schools. If you are on the board or go to the church that most of the school board goes to than your child will do fine. Funny thing this school makes football the most important thing but have not won a district title since 1963 or mayb 1964. This school in my opinion leave many children behind and needs to do much work on discipline and getting rid of the students who belong to the Fort Worth School District.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

I think that this school does the best with what it is given student-wise and parent-wise. There are many involved parents that back the teachers and administration and there are also those parents that believe school is their 'free' babysitting. I'm glad that we have teachers and administrators that are looking out for our kids and teaching them as much as they can in the little bit of time that they have them. With only 50 minutes a day in each class, and with as many issues as the teachers have to deal with, I believe they are working their hardest to improve our students' so that they can improve their futures.


Posted October 22, 2003

I think that if the principals and teachers would be more worried about grades and less worried about the little things, our children would be happier going to school and our drop out rate would decrease greatly. Also, I think the teachers should be happy the kids are even going. I think they should be more interested in making sure the kids are learning the material, and less interested in appearances.


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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.

278 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education73%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education50%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education58%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education25%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education70%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female63%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education67%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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
Hispanic 70% 48%
White 28% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 16%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 70%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 59%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 27%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 2%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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415 Hagg Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76114
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