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Ed Willkie Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 839 students

 
 
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Posted December 11, 2009

This school provided positive feedback if I made a one hundred on a test or if I just passed it. The teachers here know there stuff and I love it here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 19, 2009

I think that this school is superb
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 11, 2009

I love Willkie so much! I'm in 6th grade and its been fun learning about so many different things. The teachers go the extra mile for us to succeed and this 6 weeks we got 93% passing on report cards. That's the best in the district! Enough said. Go Badgers!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2009

This school is highly recommended my me. My child is going into 7th grade and last year he had a ball. Great campus!!
—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.

265 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

248 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education59%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education69%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black or African American59%
Asian83%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education64%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female99%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education58%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education40%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education10%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

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 42% 50%
White 40% 31%
Black 13% 13%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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6129 Texas Shiner Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Phone: (817) 237-9631

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