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Brown Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 887 students

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Posted April 16, 2008

This a school all the parents i talk to say is good.The teachers teach the students everything they need. Right to the point.Two of my Kids Went to the school One is still in 8th grade and the other Graduated last year.Both say the school is great.Especially my Teen that is there at these Year.He was the chairman of The beautification Commette and they helped him to achive this goal to make the event possible.I just cant belive how all the teachers are dedicated so much to the students.They will not let them fail.I and by kids love this school In every means.
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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.

278 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
91%

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.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
50%
Social Studies

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

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

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

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Special education38%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English73%
Migrant85%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female84%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education50%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant85%
Non-migrant77%
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%
Female73%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education23%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English75%
Migrant73%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education33%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English83%
Migrant82%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students79%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education23%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant75%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education45%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant88%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education27%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English78%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education91%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant91%
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 0% 4%
Black 0% 14%
White N/A 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 25%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2700 S Ware Rd
McAllen, TX 78503
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Phone: (956) 632-8700

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