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Norman Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 527 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 27, 2013

I'm a student at O.P and parents like you might not trust what I have to say because I'm 14 not 20 but I insure you that everything I have to say are completely true and based off my own experiences . Schooling:up until now the teachers I've had at Kaufman have been terrible but at O.P. they've recognized my potential and embraced it I hated school til I got here now I love it Band: it's so fun and the directors are wonderful Color guard : great Mrs.Evans created this program and we do well Athletics: getting into it is easy but playing a sport is hard they say they pick us do to performance well that's not true at all and I fell sorry for off season who have too work hard for nothing and can't play the sport they love and are good at and they endure get out of athletics speeches daily Honors classes: give good education but have harder material Clubs: mainly bass and chess both are great to be a part of Side notes: the people in this school are mainly baptist and first baptist control this school this school is a religious based school including prayer and bibles and not great for other Christian religions because if you don't attend first baptist you won't make a team


Posted July 9, 2011

Just wanted to pass on that I know one parent who said her child hated school school until they got to Norman Junior High and her life turned around, she now loves school, that is because of the staff and the principal who demands love and equal treatment for all students. She would be outstanding at any level of the school system. The lady said she wanted her to go all the way with her through high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

the principal does not have leadership abilities, she is more worried about targeting children whom is not related to a teacher or administater instead of working as an equal unit. Apparently she got her position because of her family holding higher positions in the school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2006

The level of academic achievement seems to be competitive with other schools in equal size. However, I wish the school was able to afford more foreign language options as well as a choir program for this age group. My concern for athletics is that the children are not chosen on their abilities to perform but on the merits and credetials of their parents. I don't think that seems fair to students who really have a passion and drive for a particular sport. The chances should be fair and equal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2006

Norman Junior High is a pretty good school,as far as the teachers teaching the children. However, it seems to be difficult to become one of the althletes.So as far as althletics goes at Norman, it could be better.
—Submitted by melinda, 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.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

243 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

243 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
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%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education53%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education54%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
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

Math

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native71%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education29%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native71%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education58%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education31%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education62%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 "Recognized".
  • 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 57% 34%
Hispanic 36% 48%
Black 6% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 53%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
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Phone: (972) 932-2410

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