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Nolan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 674 students

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Posted April 26, 2013

my son is a student at nolan, he attendant from 6th grade an will complete june 2013, it has been a pleasure there, especially mrs griffin. thank you noland for teaching and lovin my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2009

The parents are helping the kids succeed at this school. Less sports more academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2009

Nolan Middle School is great. Nolan is one of the best middle schools in Killeen. Their grades level wise is great and the academics school wise is outstanding and my daughter just loves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

My daughter is in her last year as transfer to Nolan. She loves it and so do I. School uniforms is the BEST! I recommend that all of the Middle Schools have standardized dress. What is great is that uniforms are not only the regular polo's and khaki's, but the PTA also sells spirit shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts that also can be worn. THE BEST! And the staff, teachers and coaches are also GREAT!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

My child is in 6th grade here. She loves her teachers. This is so important! I had a parent teacher meeting last week and was just as pleased as my daughter. They offer afterschool tutoring for free. For electives your child can choose from band, choir or multi-elec. My daughter choose multi-elec and will be able to sample from different programs this year: Art, theater, music, and computers lab. A new middle school is scheduled to open in Killeen for the 09 school year so this will be our first and last year here. I hope that the new school will have teachers as caring as Nolan Middle! Also, this is our first experience with uniforms, and I think it is great! They sell nice shirts and hoodies at the school for reasonable prices with the school logo (Mustangs)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2008

My son loves going to school at Nolan. He loves all of his teachers especially his band teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

this school is the best!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 22, 2007

Nolan Middle School is a really good school. I attended there 6-8th grades. It was really fun. All the teachers are great! Everything about Nolan is great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 11, 2007

To Tell you the truth my child was not very comfortable having to go to a school where she had to wear a uniform.She got involved in extra classes such as band and 'drama club' also known as theatre arts .She says her teacher really makes it look easy and fun so she decided to grow up to be an artist or somewhere close to that goal. In band she is doing great! Matter a fact she is going to continue playing the trombone in symphonic band. Later on in a couple of years she will be in band as a senior and so on in high school just like my oldest daughter who next year will graduate to college... I really do hope she one day looks back into her life and says there is nothing in her middle school life shed change.I love her school!
—Submitted by Jamie Anne Holloes, 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.

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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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

230 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students56%
Female55%
Male56%
Black or African American50%
Asian67%
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education5%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female76%
Male66%
Black or African American59%
Asian83%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education26%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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

Math

All Students70%
Female65%
Male75%
Black or African American60%
Asian83%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education38%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American80%
Asian83%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education69%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American96%
Asian83%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education93%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
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 Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education63%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education58%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students67%
Female59%
Male76%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education40%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education55%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 "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
Black 36% 14%
White 35% 34%
Hispanic 22% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%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 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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505 E Jasper Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
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Phone: (254) 336-1150

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