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Hurst Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 1012 students

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Posted July 1, 2012

I am a Hurst Junior High student, and, I love this school! This is the best school I've ever been. All the teachers are awesome and care about us(students), they do their best to help us to keep up with the subject and when we don't understand what they are trying to explain, they explain it again with easier examples until we understand it. They try to make the subject the easier possible. HJH has an excellent staff and they are always there to help you in anything you need. I will always remember this school and I think that thanks to them, I am ready for HS.


Posted June 14, 2011

I have a 7th grader about to head to 8th grade. I am veriy disatisfied with the feedbacki get back fromthe teachers.I was extremely let down that while in Elementary school the teachers were very involved in his well being but now in Jr. high it's more of a sink or swim. I appreciate the fact of teaching them about responsibility but I think the teachers & staff should realize that they are still kids that need guidance. I am very disatisfied with the support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2010

Hurst Junior High staff cares about the kids. They encouraged them do to their very best at everything. They have a great parent and PTA support group as well. HJH was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award this year. They are just awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2009

hurst junior high for me is a great experience. the teachers are great and even though alot of my friends are in my classes, i do focus on my teachers, because their way of teaching is great. i am involved in almost all the sports, band, im in student council, national junior honor society, and im in pre-ap classes. it may seem like alot of work, but for me i have managed all of those things because of my great teachers. they help me afterschool and i am very pleased with this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 23, 2009

My son really likes this school. The teachers are involved and there is alot of stuff going on for good education. Everything is great in that school and I personally like it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2009

I have two children in 7th grade this year. We (the parents) were extremely nervous about the whole Jr. High exprience and I have to say... This school has been really good. There is good parent involvement. The classes and programs offered have been good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2007

My child is in 8th grade at HJH. I have been very pleased so far with HJH , especially the teaching staff. My son plays football, band and is involved in many school activities. Great job HJH for preparing these kids for challenging high school years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2005

This is a revamped campus in the southeast section of Hurst. It is very nice and has a great student ratio of 17 to 1. The kids are polite and the teachers are effective. There is a large mix of all races on this campus but it seems to work well with teaching the kids about cultural differences and diversity in a positive way. The entire community of Hurst has a very low crime rate and this area of the city is no different in that manner and as such this campus is safe, clean and provides a great space for the kids to get an exceptional education that will prepare them to take advantage of the international baccalaureate program at the high school level in our district.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 81% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

280 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

308 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

316 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

289 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female99%
Male91%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education69%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English97%
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

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education80%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American92%
Asian92%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education88%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American75%
Asian92%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education72%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education96%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American74%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American97%
Asian92%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
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

  • 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
White 47% 34%
Hispanic 29% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 48%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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 Harmon Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
Phone: (817) 285-3220

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