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Monterey High School

Public | 9-12 | 2026 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 12, 2012

We love the faculty and staff at Monterey! I have not had any issues at all with anyone and all are willing to assist when I need it. My daughter (sophmore) loves her school and would be crushed if we took her somewhere else. My son will be a freshman next year and is looking forward to his high school years at MHS. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a great, quality education and a family atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2007

We just moved over here from New Mexico two months ago. As far as now, my daughter who is a Junior is very happy with all of the overall teaching and band/track/cc activities. We have met some of her teachers and are very pleased. Our daughter has been an honor student since she began attending kindergarten and we feel that Monterey High is a great place. She loves this school, so we back her up 100%.
—Submitted by Sammy & Nancy Lemus, a parent


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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 70% in 2011.

504 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

517 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

502 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

490 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

485 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

483 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

458 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

453 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

453 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

452 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students52%
Female48%
Male55%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education13%
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education43%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American78%
Asian78%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education29%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students62%
Female58%
Male66%
Black or African American47%
Asian100%
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education7%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students61%
Female57%
Male65%
Black or African American26%
Asian88%
Hispanic51%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education17%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black or African American73%
Asian88%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American87%
Asian71%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education52%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black or African American68%
Asian86%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education30%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female84%
Male89%
Black or African American61%
Asian86%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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
White 45% 34%
Hispanic 44% 48%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3211 47th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
Phone: (806) 766-0700

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