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Kingwood Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1005 students

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Posted June 19, 2009

I recently 'graduated' from KMS and I thought it was a good school (: the teachers are basically amazing, and that is an unbiased opinion. we have the best algebra teacher, who not only incoporates the whole aspect of learning algebra, she also makes it really fun. we have this Pi day project where students can choose whether or not to do the project, and the randomer it is, the better. when I was there, there were occasional fights, which isn't uncommon in a public school. I think the violence is gonna die down a little because my class left. the staff are incredible and we have amazing assistant principals who'll hear both sides of a story and also enforce the rules. if you know your child isn't prone to peer pressure, they'll be fine. if your child has the chance to go to KMS, let them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 29, 2007

I have not seen a better school. My kids have been learning a lot more quicker than any of the other schools my kids have been at. Thanks a lot to the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2007

Great IF that's all that mattered. They are well below all the other Kingwood schools in other aspects of education like academics. The teachers are great, but not free to work as needed. Leadership is lacking.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

KMS is very involved with all thier Fine Arts programs. They are the only school in the whole district who has received top owners (1's) at UIL for Orch, Choir, Band, and Theater all in the same year. /
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 11, 2006

My child has emotional problems and was treated very unfairly. He was given tickets and ordered to court even though his behavior fell within the scope of his condition. KMS is unfit to teach children with ADHD, ADD or emotional trama.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

Great learning environment! Parent teacher communication A+. Counselors and teachers are caring, supportive and professionals!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2003

We've had several outstanding teachers in this school in the last three years we have been attending. It's been a great experience.


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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.

305 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

307 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

329 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

310 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

312 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education89%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American93%
Asian80%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education82%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
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

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asian93%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education46%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education64%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education78%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 74% 34%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Black 5% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 18%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2407 Pine Terrace
Kingwood, TX 77339
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Phone: (281) 641-4200

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