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Farley Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 884 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 9, 2013

I let my children go to this school because my niece said it was amazing. However, this year has been anything but. My son is in 5th and daughter in 6th and the only thing I can say is this school has a big problem with bullying and the counselor in one of the many email communications said "I'm not sure how I can help" and then accused my daughter of lying (in an email) when it was a classic case of the counselor putting the bully in the same room with my daughter and expected my daughter to do what? You don't put the bully in the same room with the one being bullied, it's a classic case of fear of retaliation! My son says he tries to go down to talk to her and she doesn't ever appear to even listen or care and then ushers him out. So you can't trust the counselor because she's flat out lied from one email to the next and the principals took me going up there time and again before they finally did something about the bullying and made MY daughter switch classes and had the girls who were bullying sign a "stay away" order. It's sad that as scary and real as bullying is, that my daughter had to be threatened one too many times before they finally did something. DO NOT GO HERE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2010

Absolutley amazing school!! The band is FANTASTIC, the teachers are soooo kind and helpful, you would be a fool to send your kids any where else.


Posted April 28, 2010

the most terrible school there is, my son with special needs who has autism and bipolar disorder. was charged with truancy and is being lied about just because they think they can. All this school cares about is their money and thats it. My son has been having doctors appointments and they will lie and take you to court, no matter what happens. Also they do not keep record of your attendance but they tell the court they do. They may have a system in play but it does not mean that they can or should I say have the right to terrorize my son and not even help him when he is being bullied constantly and then the school counselor is a trip she will lie and say things that are not true at all about my son. So this school should be shut down. Do not take your kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2010

Great school with Excellent communication between Teachers and staff. Get constant email updates on children's progress from teachers and also great open door policy!
—Submitted by a parent


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 81% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

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Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

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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 83% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
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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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

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

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Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

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Science

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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%
Female79%
Male74%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education42%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English86%
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%
Female70%
Male78%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female99%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education57%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English93%
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

  • 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
White 49% 34%
Hispanic 32% 48%
Black 17% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

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