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Clark Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 827 students

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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.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

251 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

278 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
80%

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

All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education9%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education25%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education25%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education20%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented96%

Writing

All Students85%
Female93%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education29%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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%
Female90%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students62%
Female62%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education50%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented94%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education83%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented99%
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
Hispanic 98% 48%
Black 1% 14%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 21%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 25%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 Hillside Rd
Laredo, TX 78041
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