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O'Donnell Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 1279 students

 

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Posted November 25, 2011

My son went to O'Donnell and he is doing good. He improved acedemicly and he was motivated to increase his knowledge. I think this was a great opportunity for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2010

i moved from here to Katyisd to give my kids a way better education..the district have went down i really not blaming the teachers but the parents don't be involved with there kids education so the district have went down really bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

Things have turned aroudn at ODonnell. The new principal has brought leadership and energy to the campus. Extracurricualrs and academics are on the rise! Look for exemplary in this school's future.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 7, 2009

This school is the worse school ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 28, 2005

Due to hurricane katrina my family was displaced. Thanks to o'donnell middle school for opening up their door to my son, it has been one of the best experiences he has encounter, he's a 7th grade from new orleans who was struggling with keeping up in the beginning but now have it all packed down. The teacher and staff there are wonderful, kind and very welcoming, that's why I'm taking my time to say 'thanks a million.' My son is doing great and I want you all to know we're not going anywhere! Again thank you all very much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2005

A grat school, but I think you should give the students more free dress day. For my opinion,Is better if you led the students wear under shirts that are school color wich are blue red and white. Thank You
—Submitted by 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.

588 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

590 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

578 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

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 73% in 2011.

587 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

579 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

564 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

561 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black or African American73%
Asian88%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education58%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Black or African American80%
Asian90%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education54%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Black or African American93%
Asian92%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
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

Math

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American77%
Asian90%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education63%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asian88%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education75%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
Black or African American71%
Asian86%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education43%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asian96%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education78%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English95%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 42% 13%
Hispanic 39% 50%
Asian 14% 3%
White 5% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
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 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 62%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 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Janie Saxton
Fax number
  • (281) 568-5029

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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14041 Alief Clodine
Houston, TX 77082
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