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Michael R Null Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 762 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 1, 2011

This school is new, this is the third year in operation is already an Exemplary School. Teachers are very qualified and go to training very often. The principal, Ms. Zalesnik is very interested on working with the kids and parents, as well, the only down that I see is that most of the parents are not interested on being part of the PTO that makes it very difficult for the other parents to be impressed by what is being done in School. I am very happy with this School and all the Staff, my daughter started 6th grade when school opens and it has been an unforgettable experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2011

Null is a fairly new school (2nd yr.)and my daughter seems to love it here. The staff seems to be pretty standard, but I think they can step it up a notch. She has complained about the teachers not "teaching" but rather them just completing the work. They do ,however offer tutorials every day of the week after school except Fridays. I think we should give it a little more time before we down grade them.
—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.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

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.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

243 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

244 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

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 73% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

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

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education18%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education27%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education62%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education56%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education58%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English94%
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

  • 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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12117 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
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