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Leon Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 172 students

 
 
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Posted August 7, 2011

In response to the other review, the current principal is certified by the state as a principal and he has shown great leadership in his first full year. He seems to have the respect of his staff and the students all love his attitude and demeanor. The Junior High was the only Recognized campus in the district and this can be traced back to the atmosphere and learning environment provided to the students on a daily basis. There is a veteran staff of teachers who care about the well-being of all students and my child comes home with only good things to say about the Leon Junior High. I am looking forward to my other children experiencing junior high at Leon ISD in the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2010

What a disappointment this school is. No NJHS for the kids. The principal they just hired does not have his Masters. He also is not certified to be a principal by the state of Texas. This should come as no surprise as the Superintendent has been in place for 15 years and is still not certified as a Superintendent. The School Board is a joke. Over 30 people applied for the Principal's position. All but 1 was certified to be a principal. The only 2 applicants the Superintendent presented to the board were both current coaches with the district. They hired the uncertified one. Out of a field of 30+ applicants, the School Board hired the only non-certified applicant. What a joke. I would give the Principal leadership zero stars except 1 star is the least you can award.
—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 83% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
61%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students81%
Female76%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female95%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 81% 31%
Hispanic 16% 50%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 20%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 7%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 44%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
Phone: (903) 626-1450

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