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Cook Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1595 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

Teachers really go the extra mile and care about each child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2008

Cook is a good teaching enviroment. We students try to stay close. There maybe differences, but we try to resolve them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 5, 2007

We are so very fortunate to have had such an excellent principal and many very dedicated teachers. There is open communication and high expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

The leadership of this school is sorely lacking. Administrators do not address the needs of incoming 6th grades students well...especially active boys. I have other children that went through Cook Middle School years ago and it has changed dramatically and definitely not for the better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2006

The co-operation and assistance given to me by the school staff was excellent. Being a long distance parent, my visit to the school a few months ago was a very pleasant experience. All of the people I meet were very helpful and they addressed all my questions and concerns. I know my children are in good hands after meeting their Advisor, talking with their teachers, and hearing what the administrative staff had to say about the school personnel and programs. Not being involved or aware of the day to day activities is difficult but Cook Middle School has been very helpful with reporting the progress of my children. The entire staff was open and honest, which to me is a good indicator that the people my children are learning from are of good character. This last statment does reflect whenever I talk with my children. Their self-confidence has grown immensely.
—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.

541 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

538 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

504 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

499 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

497 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

495 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

497 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

494 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

491 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education75%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black or African American75%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education64%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American69%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education54%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American88%
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education70%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American85%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education55%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African American86%
Asian99%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female79%
Male88%
Black or African American77%
Asian93%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education89%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English99%
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 "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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 38% 34%
Hispanic 35% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 4%
Black 12% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 30%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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9111 Wheatland Dr
Houston, TX 77064
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