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Fondren Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 679 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 10, 2011

Fondren is one best middle school I have personally seen, I am a former student and did really good academically. I do believe the school is not the probem but rather the attitude of the lazy students and parents that are unwilling to contribute but complain much. Every school has problems, even "good" schools, I meet students who have attended great schools and hate the art of studying or of actually doing their work. I have recieved much support from staff and teachers in Fondren. I still keep in touch with former teachers and receive the same asisstance and help with my high school work. This is a great school, people just need the will to better themselves.


Posted July 22, 2010

Pathetic school , they should burn it down , Bad academic and everything, The food is terrible, There's too many fights in the school and gang related issues.


Posted April 13, 2010

This middle school is terrible. I graduated in class of '06 and this school has a very violent atmosphere. 90% of the students are not in magnet. The school has one small hallway where are all the students who actually seek a higher education are taught. The magnet teachers are only satisfactory, not superb but enough to help you pass TAKS. The students outside of the magnet area are violent and are only looking for a good time and not a good education. If you want your child to seek an education in a safe atmosphere, look elsewhere!


Posted August 13, 2009

Fondren is the best school. If your kid goes here they will be happy. The princpal Mrs.Rangel is the best. To get your kid registerd go to the auditorium located on you left the door before the other door. Sometimes we have little contest.Like 6th, 7th,and 8th grade compete to see who can be the best grade I just got out of the 6th grade so this year I will be going to the 7th. Also we have a P.E class and electives like: Dance, Art, Karate, Computer, and more. Thank you for reading. Love, Student of fondren MS home of the mighty mustangs http://www.fondrenmiddleschool.com/
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 13, 2009

Fondren is a excellent school and how would I know this is because im a 6th grader that go to that school.Okay it might have its promblems but every school has something wrong with it so please don't fault Fondren for a bad place to send children because Welch Middle School is worser than our school.I love Fondren and I know others that do too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 30, 2008

I think it is a great school. It all depends on the parent/student. The teachers are very helpful if the child is willing to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2006

Its a wonderfull school, it just depends on what kind of student you are.
—Submitted by linda, a student


Posted July 19, 2006

i am a student that attends this school.the teachers are very supportive but i think the school should organize a pta or pto so that the parents can be more involved with their childrens education. i also think the school should have more extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by pam n, a student


Posted January 22, 2006

I was a problem child who attended this school, it turned my life around. I have awards there today. Kind and supportive teachers and an excellent athletic and academic program.You should be proud to have a child attend this school.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 7, 2005

During the time my child was attending this school and had problems the principle of the school was never there to talk to me one on one. I was always talking to the assistant princple of another grade not even her assistant principle of the 6th grade. I personally found that to be unprofessinal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2004

I am a parent of a child that has attended Fondren for the last two years.And through our experience,we've encountered no parent activity with the staff,meaning parents need to be more involved. The administration shows very little concern for the parents that do show interest in their childs education. Administration has no tolerance for even little issues concerning the children's behavior. No communication is a very big concern for me with this school.
—Submitted by alanka houston, a parent


Posted April 16, 2004

to much fight,racisim fight gang related fight,kids fighting during school and also drug problem i have seen to much people leaving from that school then coming in
—Submitted by leonel gutiirez, 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.

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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
35%
Social Studies

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

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male73%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education75%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education57%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American99%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Unacceptable".

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 48% 14%
Hispanic 48% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 19%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 85%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 29%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6333 S Braeswood
Houston, TX 77096
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