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Thomas Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 529 students

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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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

169 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education29%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students64%
Female73%
Male56%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Special education17%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
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 Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education29%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female85%
Male76%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education60%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education70%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students74%
Female69%
Male77%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education43%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education33%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education14%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 77% 14%
Hispanic 22% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 21%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 43%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5655 Selinsky Rd
Houston, TX 77048
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Phone: (713) 732-3500

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