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Stripling Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 524 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 24, 2012

Kids are mean but can be a fun school at some points but still hate it!!!


Posted September 9, 2012

i think this school needs to improve the students are out of hand!!! i wish this school was what it used to be last year


Posted September 9, 2012

kids are bad i hate this school i cant wait to get out of here!


Posted June 8, 2011

Stripling is an overall good school. My kids love it and the many of the teachers really care about the students success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

I don't know where they get their ethics form but you do not follow a kid home from school and threaten them. I though the parent was suppose to be called if there are any issues or letter sent home. All of my childs teachers know they can call me any time. I think this behavior is unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2009

My daughter is currently in this school and she just likes everything about it she likes all the teachers she loves all her friends and for her her teachers are the most awesome because they help her if she ever has problems in a subject she now is in a/b honoroll and has 90% so thats school is the best in everything . Go Hornets
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2008

Love this school! It's the absolute best! Most people only don't like it if they're not 'popular' or aren't treated as great as the 'popular' people. But I love it! Almost everybody is my best friend =]
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 1, 2008

i love this school. everyday when i wake up in the morning i am very excited to go to school. GO HORNETS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 6, 2006

I myself have been impressed with the way teachers work with parents and students so that students may reach their academic goals. I also appreciate the school's extracurricular activities such as the handbell choir, drama and choir. The staff is very professional and friendly. On the bad side, my son has not been pleased with a few disciplinary problems by other students, but the staff did jump on these issues promptly and we felt reassured.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2005

This would be a good school to put your child in. there are no gangs around the neighborhood and it is very pesceful.though there are times when the kids will have it out but you cant stop that any where you go there will be these little fights here and there. The parent involvement is very good we have a small little store where you can buy school supplies open every day(the PTA members run it). The availibility of music,arts,and sports are great,they have everything imagineable:football,basketball,volleyball,soccer,and cheerleading.(all open for any gender).they also have free physicals to get into sports. Plus they have an after school program that provides them with help on their homework and provides snacks and fun activties when they are all finished studying. They also have a great band, choir and art programs that have scholarships to fine arts schools. They even have a class AVID that helps prepare you for college.
—Submitted by a student


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About these ratings

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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
41%
Social Studies

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

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
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%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female79%
Male83%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education80%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented95%
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%
Female74%
Male75%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented91%

Reading

All Students80%
Female84%
Male77%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)18%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented91%

Writing

All Students91%
Female98%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented91%
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 Students86%
Female91%
Male79%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education57%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female73%
Male68%
Black or African American69%
Asian100%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education29%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
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

  • 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 Unacceptable".

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 63% 48%
Black 20% 14%
White 15% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2100 Clover Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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