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Long Middle School

Public | 6-9 | 689 students

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Posted September 5, 2007

The school is undergoing changes and staff-development. The teachers are constantly trained and updated with the District's requirement. The rate of student-parent-teacher involvement is rather low due to the neighborhood's population. This school can reach its best potential if the community, especiall parents, involves in their children's academic growth. The school has advanced courses to offer, but they are hardly pursued because the majority of parents are not well-informed or lack of time to pursue the cases. The safety of school is satisfactory. The majority of students are well-behaved.


Posted July 4, 2007

My child goes to this school. The school has room for growth. The school needs better organization skills and better sports equipment for the kids. Also, better teaching tools where the kids can understand what is being taught to them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2006

As a former student at jane long. I know this school is great. Ther are great teachers that will help ther students when they need it. As well as understand ther students needs. Ther are as many class for your child/children to atend as well as after school activities. This school is great. And i highly recomend this school to upcomig Students.
—Submitted by a former student


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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 83% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

217 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
34%
Social Studies

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

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
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 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
Black or African American65%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education57%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented93%

Reading

All Students73%
Female73%
Male74%
Black or African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education60%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
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 Students77%
Female72%
Male80%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education60%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black or African American61%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented94%

Writing

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education31%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students62%
Female55%
Male68%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Special education44%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented88%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 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
Hispanic 87% 48%
Black 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 50%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A55%
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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6501 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
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