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Plummer Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 892 students

 

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Posted April 13, 2013

Plummer is a good school, but could use some improvements in some areas. Some of the teachers do not really teach, but seem to care more about the paycheck. Also, the school tolerates too many kids that misbehave. If the students can't act right, they should be expelled, so that the other students can learn. The district is too easy on repeat offenders. But, overall, most of the teachers do care, and the students are performing well on state mandated tests.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2012

yolo is the motto okaay you know dont let no one take it away from you the best motto


Posted January 31, 2012

I have three girls that attend plummer-the teachers always keep me informed about there grades and behavior. and theres always extra help after school-with transpertation when they need it;)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2010

This is a great school school. They are strict for a reason and that's to keep the students safe. They do no beat the kids because that would be on the news. They also do not check bras and underwear as one parent stated. Academics is #1 priority. We want your kids to succeed and they still have fun too. Plummer Middle School is had strong leadership and faculty and staff that cares about their well being. The reason we have dress codes is because kids have a tendency to show off what they and those that are as fortunate feel intimidated. So we drees everyone alike so that every student looks the same.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 23, 2010

this school is SOO strict! They beat my child. They cant wear skinny jeans and any other things beacuse its all uniform. My two daughters cant express themselves through their clothes. No everybody has to be the same and I like uniforms but, they check their bras and underwear just to make sure its appropriate! I am moving my two daughters to Klein ISD. They are very nice and dont beat your children. Im moving them to Krimmel Intermediate because that school is FABULOUS!!! They have laptops the students carry as their own tool (pay fee of course) and they block eveything that is inappropriate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

This school is really great. They have fun while learning,and learn while having fun! The principle and conslers always help the students.They have differnt activties to do and join.I love this school!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 5, 2005

This school is great. It has a good behaivor group every 6 weeks and they have a little party. The couslers bring people from all around houston to visit
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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 81% in 2011.

432 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

430 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

424 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

430 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

433 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

429 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

436 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education79%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education82%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education82%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education75%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 62% 50%
Black 33% 13%
Asian 2% 3%
White 2% 31%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • John Picklesimer
Fax number
  • (281) 539-4017

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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11429 Spears-Gears Rd
Houston, TX 77067
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