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Kemp Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 347 students

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Posted February 12, 2009

This school is so out of control. These kids deserve so much more than what they are getting. Although I am grateful there is a school for them to attend and I am thankful they are adding a new high school this is the first good thing I have seen come thier way in 30 years. Now if we can get the teachers on board and get rid of all the attitude these kids might have a chance.


Posted August 16, 2005

Plain and simple the Teachers and the Parents just do not care! Concern for the children's best interest is not a priority and favoritism is highly exercised among the school staff toward selective children. I speak from first hand knowledge, my oldest was highly favored. I currently have two left in the school district and worry everyday they attend school, one in Junior High and one in High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2005

I love my school,it is safe and fun. We get rewarded for the good things we do. Mt school has many electives to choose from such as speech, horticulture, spanish, art, drama, MUN(united nations), band, PE, athletics, and health. Our athletic programs are good. They include basketball, football, volleyball, and track. The teachers such as Mr.Green are really cool and helpful. The coaches are okay,they are all about discipline. The whole school is. We have security cameras so they can see if anyone is in the school that shouldn't be. We have many fundraisers, mostly to help cancer patients. If your kid's like a genius they will be put in honors. Kemp is known far and wide and I think you should consider it.
—Submitted by Bob Mccarty., a parent


Posted December 16, 2003

This school is so unorganized!! There is not any technology and the staff does not care whether the students pass or fail, read or write. I have been involved with schools for over 8 yrs and never have I seen a school in such disarray! The children of Kemp deserve the best education that can be given to a child!
—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.

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The state average for Reading was 84% 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 81% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Migrantn/a
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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 Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education83%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

Math

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education38%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female74%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education75%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 "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 85% 34%
Hispanic 12% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 30%N/A55%
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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1000 Tolosa Rd
Kemp, TX 75143
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Phone: (903) 498-1343

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