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Hoffman Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 747 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 30, 2010

This school is great. It has many great programs that help any kind of student now matter if their black, white, hispanic , or any other race. Their after school program is great every elective that they offer is excellent. I've been coming to this school for a year and I hope that I will enjoy this new school year. It's the best school that I have attended to. Aldine I.S.D. is the best district.


Posted August 21, 2009

im currently going to 8th grade this year and my 7th grade year was so awesome even thouqh there were many fiqhts i had a very good year. i cant wait to start back in 3days.!! auqust 24th.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 18, 2009

I've only had time to attend this school for a semester, but they helped me alot. I miss it dearly and wish I can go back. The teachers aren't so uptight and they literally make you feel at home. It makes you more comfortable to learn and be confident of yourself since everyone is like family. The teachers understand you since they were once in our shoes and they help us out. They don't put pressure on us and it is really healthy to learn without any problems. There is many things to do and lots of people to socialize with. It was very fun for me and it was the one school where I fit in like I was made to attend here. They've helped me get a early scholarship;actually, the whole Aldine District is amazing. There are so many opportunities for your future and they welcome you like family!<3
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 2, 2008

I went to this school for less than a year and it was horrible! the teachers were very nice but barely had any control of their out of control students! I grew up in arkansas schools and when i moved up to houston it was all a big change. This student where loud with bad manners. I made a lot of friends but sadly I got in a fight because some students where just very disrespectful! and a bit racist. I hope this helps people that are coming from out of town! this was a few years ago but they may have the same stuff going on! math and reading teachers where great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 3, 2006

This school has a great program called Avid and my daughter has learn alot and she is motivated for college.They have a great band teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

I think that the parent involvment isn't there. The teachers do care,though it was very hard for me to get through the front office to finally see my child's teachers. My children loved all of the extra- curricular activities including: Band, Theatre Arts, NJHS, Student Council, Pentathlon, and Physical Education. The influence coming from the other children really did make a difference.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 17, 2004

I am attending Hoffman and I think that it can be a good school. Some of the teachers are very good with the students. My opinion is that the school needs to be more involved with the students like every once in a while have a rally or something to get to know the students better or to talk to them in any kind of way.
—Submitted by amanda acreman, a student


Posted May 11, 2004

This school has done alot for me. I love some of the teachers that are there and that were there last year. I feel that the band program has mostly kept me stable. I think that it will prepare me for the up coming events that will be going on next year at E.H.S ( Eisenhower High School.)
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2004

My daughter is attending this school and I have had good experiences with the teachers here. They seem to genuinely care about my daughter achievements.
—Submitted by Valerie Margenau, a parent


Posted February 13, 2004

I have had two children come through Hoffman Middle School, and really have no complaints overall. They both have had teachers that were caring and concerned in their academic progress, and as a parent, that is important. It has been refreshing to know that the training my husband and I try to provide at home is reinforced at school.
—Submitted by Cammie Washington, a parent


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.

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

384 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

368 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

366 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
55%
Social Studies

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

370 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students71%
Female71%
Male70%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education27%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education25%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education29%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female72%
Male73%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education24%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education53%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students69%
Female68%
Male71%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education38%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English95%
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".
  • 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
Black 50% 14%
Hispanic 47% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6101 W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77091
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Phone: (713) 613-7670

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