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Burbank Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1417 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 25, 2013

I am currently attending this campus and am completely dissatisfied. The students are wild and the teachers are incomprehensive with the exception of a few others.


Posted June 26, 2010

this school is a very good school, the way teachers treat children is a right way to educate children and help them succed on something important. i think the teachers and the principal have really helped students get to were they are now and motivated to keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2007

The academics there are good. Some of the students are serious their about getting there education and work very hard on the TAKS Test. Some of the parents get involved and sometimes work with their child at home.
—Submitted by Patricia Serna, a student


Posted June 26, 2005

Test do not seem to be improving. They are going down all except reading. The school will never improve as long as as they keep their present principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2005

This school is a great school. The principal does the job, the students are good, and the teachers CAN teach. Some problems is the safety and the extracurricular activities. Making better rules for the kids safety is important. The extracurricular activites such as sports should be taken more seriously and not a joke.On the other hand ,it is a great school for you to learn and enjoy it!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2004

I chose this school because of its leadership. The principal, vanguard coordinator, and other staff members are dedicated to excellency, education, advancement, and the safety of the students. My daughter is in the 7th grade and she has learned the importance of hard work and dedication. She has also learned to juggle many responsibilities, while maintaining a high sense of excellency. The school is truly soaring towards exemplary status and I'm thankful that my child was granted an opportunity to experience this type of growth. If you are seeking a dedicated school and support system, I highly recommend Burbank and its strong leadership.
—Submitted by ProudBMS Parent, a parent


Posted August 9, 2004

Burbank Middle is the best! It is an academy of excellence. My daughter loves BMS. The principal and administrative staff are very dedicated. The teachers are wonderful. They all strive to be the best. This displays a perfect example for the students.
—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 83% in 2011.

438 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

437 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
86%

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 81% in 2011.

382 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

378 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

378 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education38%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented98%
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 American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education73%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education58%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented98%

Writing

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education85%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant95%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education82%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education78%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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
Hispanic 91% 48%
Black 7% 14%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%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 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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315 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77022
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Phone: (713) 696-2720

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