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Gainesville Middle School

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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.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
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 Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education33%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education40%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students73%
Female76%
Male69%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education44%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female99%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female73%
Male87%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 55% 50%
White 31% 31%
Black 6% 13%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Terry Ashby
Fax number
  • (940) 665-1432

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
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