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Judson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 509 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2011:
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Posted March 11, 2013

The students cuss a lot, they have caught students smoking weed, kids skip clesses all the time, my daughters 6th grade science teacher gave them an academically 0 because of their behavior and that's not right. But the staff are very helpful, there are some mean teachers that give homework everyday, even during breaks from school. I don't like that, some of the students do inappropiate things. I don't want to name those things though.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2013

Anyone with common sense would know most of the "reviews" are not written by parents, but by staff themselves. Thankfully my husband got orders and we're moving, but my daughters 8th grade math and science teachers both last year were just awful. The young math teacher was noticably lazy and inexperienced. Her science teacher no longer teaches there. Thankful my son wont have to attend this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2011

Judson Middle School has only been established since the 2010-2011 school year and I feel they have done a great job handling the rezoing of the district. The Pre Ap Teachers are great , they respond to any concerns a parent might have. The principal is very well spoken and updates the parents with all school events. Staff is very friendly and helpful. My sons transition to Middle School was a pleasant one because of everyone of them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2009

I feel that Judson Middle School staff, teachers, and principals are very attentive to concerns a parent may have. they have taken out the time to talk with me regarding my child's progress and regress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2007

Judson Middle School is an awesome school to send your children. The principals and staff work diligently to ensure that all students receive a quality education. The Pre-AP classes are right on in college preparation. The special needs children are just as likely to participate in all activities as all others. They too, recieve the utmost quality education around. The staff is very supportive of the children's needs and promote the love of learning. I am very impressed with the quality of leadership the staff protrays and role models for our students. Bar none, if you live in Longview and have a middle schooler, Judson Middle School is the place to send your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

This school provides the best education in East Texas. They have a caring staff to look out for the children and they have fun things to do for learning, school dances, The Judson Fest, and for school electives. I have a child in the 6th grade who didnt get the circumference and area of a circle and she came home from school one day saying, 'Mommy, I get it! I get the circumference of a circle!'. Ever since then I knew Judson Middle School knew what they were doing and they were doing a great job at it.
—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.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

143 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students69%
Female66%
Male72%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education13%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education22%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education21%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education36%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education70%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education0%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education43%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education0%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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 47% 34%
Black 42% 14%
Hispanic 9% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%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 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 11%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 37%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
Phone: (903) 446-2610

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