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Marshall Durham Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 829 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 1, 2010

Could be a good school but leadership is lacking. Discipline is based on favoritism and is often excessive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

The leadership qualities at this school are evident. The caring factor down to the individual student is apparent. Qualities such as these set the school apart. I am proud to be a parent and a member of this TEAM! I have one daughter and I am sure she gets the BEST services here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

The middie school is so great!!! If you want your kid to learn well this is the place for he/she!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 27, 2007

This school is awsome! the teachers really care about the students. They will go out of thier way to help any student. The athletics and band program is exceptional!


Posted August 22, 2003

My son is in the Special Education program at this school. He has been in the Lewisville School District for six years, and I have been very pleased. The only big issue we had was with transportation. And it was corrected to my satisfaction.
—Submitted by 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.

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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
97%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

236 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

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 73% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education69%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education94%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American84%
Asian89%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education79%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black or African American87%
Asian89%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education62%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English97%
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 Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education86%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American67%
Asian89%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education71%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English97%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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 37% 34%
Black 27% 14%
Hispanic 27% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 43%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 50%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 9%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2075 Edmonds Ln
Lewisville, TX 75067
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Phone: (469) 713-5963

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