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Killough Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 1003 students

 

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Posted October 22, 2011

killough is all about academics this year. it is ahead of all of the alief schools by A LOT! i recommend killough along with alief out of holub olle albright and odonelles (<--- or how ever you spell it)


Posted May 7, 2010

This is a grate school you just have to get use to it
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2010

This school is awful. The teachers are, for the most part, uncaring and teach the most inane stuff. I'd say only 2 of my daughter's teachers actually teach something. They make a big deal about the arts, but at least with the orchestra teacher, he teaches nothing. The school doesn't even have text books. Who ever heard of that????
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2007

I think killough is a good place to send your child there are some of the most gifted and dedicated teachers here and they will always be there when needed.
—Submitted by felipe none, 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.

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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 81% in 2011.

464 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

455 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

447 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

451 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

439 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

430 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

430 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students72%
Female76%
Male69%
Black or African American56%
Asian93%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Native71%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education17%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American79%
Asian90%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Native57%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Black or African American93%
Asian95%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education77%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 American71%
Asian97%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education49%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education68%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female68%
Male78%
Black or African American68%
Asian95%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education41%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education82%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
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

  • 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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 58% 50%
Black 26% 13%
Asian 14% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 31%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 17%N/A17%
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 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 16%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Bryan Brown
Fax number
  • (281) 983-8067

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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7600 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
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