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Killian Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 844 students

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Posted August 8, 2009

This school is a very good school. The teachers are fun and can handle technology well. This school has great technology to help your child learn and grow. The athletics program is great and also teaches great discipline to the athletes to make them into great students and respectful yessir no sir athletes. There are no real bullies at this school so your child can have a safe environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 21, 2009

Great school! I have been going to this school since it's been open, and it's great! (I am in 7th grade.) It has nice students, awesome teachers and counselors, an elevator AND it stands at three feet tall! The first floor is the electives (you can choose two!), all-grade use areas (cafeteria, gym, office, etc.), and 6th grade. The second floor is for 7th grade. The third floor is for 8th grade. It's a great school, and all you have to do to have your child to go to it is pay your taxes!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 8, 2008

This school is amazing. I miss it. You make friends soo easily. The school is great. I left this school and now i want to come back. It awesome. You and the teachers make a special bond. And you will never lose your friends here. i love it. i miss it. its woah words can not describe it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 18, 2008

It is the best school where children can be free and safe in the area. I think it is awsome for kids to enjoy it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2008

This school is a perfect way to express your freedom and do great in school at the same time hope fully it will stay open as long as possible.
—Submitted by a student


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.

About these ratings

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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

210 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American74%
Asian96%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education64%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African American92%
Asian94%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English97%
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 Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American83%
Asian99%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education63%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American89%
Asian99%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education58%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American90%
Asian96%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 45% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 4%
Hispanic 20% 48%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 28%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2561 Fm 544
Lewisville, TX 75056
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Phone: (469) 713-5977

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