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M C Williams Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 443 students

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Posted October 2, 2008

My child was in a school and school distric that are considerd one of the best, and still i wasn't satisfied. I now have him enrolled at M C Williams and they actually care and most important teach my son. My son has a disability and he has a harder time understanding and comprehending his work but he does try. At M C Williams they understands his situation and work a little harder with him and now he likes school again and i have faith in teachers again. I just want to say thank you to all the staff at MC Williams for giving my son a chance at his future!
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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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%

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 73% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
45%
Social Studies

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
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%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students72%
Female84%
Male61%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented75%
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 Students76%
Female68%
Male83%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female74%
Male81%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented91%

Writing

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English95%
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

Math

All Students80%
Female75%
Male84%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education43%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education91%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female77%
Male92%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education100%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 "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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 56% 14%
Hispanic 43% 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 25%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 19%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6100 Knox St
Houston, TX 77091
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Phone: (713) 696-2600

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