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Los Obispos Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1011 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 5, 2010

I am a former student and to say the truth the school has improved throughout the years. The teachers are all young and understand to students views and needs and they can relate with them the students. The rest of the staff is very helpful and do to the best to their ability. As to the administrators they as well do there best to help improve students and teachers needs. As well the safety of the students are all under control on well and hard working security and security persons. To sum it all up the school is rapidly growing and improving and any student can get a great education in this school and any other.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 13, 2009

im a following student and i would like to say this school has made progress with everyone in this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2009

I am a former student, and I have seen the progress made each year. The environment is like any other school. As a former student, I'd like to say that this was a great school, and even though it wasn't the best school, it wasn't the worst.


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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.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

258 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
55%
Social Studies

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

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

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 Students61%
Female58%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special education14%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English74%
Migrant20%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students55%
Female58%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education13%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
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 Students68%
Female66%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education15%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education8%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education43%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education17%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education31%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students64%
Female60%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education0%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education64%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English96%
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

  • 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 100% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 14%
White N/A 34%
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) 45%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 95%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 59%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 4%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4801 S Ejido Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
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