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Timber Creek High School

Public | 9-12 | 2199 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 4 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted October 1, 2012

I have to agree with the parents review from September 29, 2012. My child was in their first graduating class. Timber Creek truly has a rah-rah mentality for sports and a far less commitment to academics. Although, the principal is there as a position filling person, some of the teachers are outstanding and do make up for some of the lackadaisical attitude of the administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2012

Unimpressed! The focus at Timbercreek is definitely not on academics! My daughter has gone there for 3 years and I keep hoping it will get better, but I am no longer optimistic. The principal is ineffective at best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2012

My daughter just completed her 9th grade year and my son is about to enter 9th grade at this school. So far the administration has been very responsive to any concerns that I've had as a parent. I know that some of their programs still are fresh and finding their way to greatness but they seem to be on the right path. I would like to see an outreach to involve Freshman in organizations to enhance their experience but I think that will come in time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2012

My daughter started her 9th grade year at Timber Creek when the school opened. She will be graduating in 2013 from there. She has dyslexia & I have to say that this school has really been awesome. Even with this school being in the first few years of opening, we have been very fortunate that the vast majority of her teachers have had a real interest in helping her to achieve her individual goals each year & offer help & support any time she is struggling. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to move to the Keller area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2011

It's still rooting itself. Several departments have a long way to go but the potential is high and the students are working hard. The school is still precocious however has a very positive future.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2010

The staff is fully engaged in our children's lives. They give them every chance to excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

It is the newest high school in our district. The staff and student body are top notch.
—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 70% in 2011.

603 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

602 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

519 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

513 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

515 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

515 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

335 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

339 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

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 Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black or African American75%
Asian88%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education30%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asian96%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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

English Language Arts

All Students95%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American90%
Asian97%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented98%

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
Black or African American70%
Asian84%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education32%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female86%
Male86%
Black or African American73%
Asian87%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education44%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
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

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented95%

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education93%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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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12350 Timber Line Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76244
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