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Travis Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 743 students

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Posted December 31, 2007

It feels safe standing in Travis. It fills my heart with releif that my daughter spends one third of her day in such a excellent school. Travis had been a great experience for her. She learned a lot in Travis and both of us are really thankful. She says that nobody is really leftout and that nobody is really lonely. They have great programs with great teachers.
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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.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

238 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
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 Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education21%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English71%
Migrant36%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education30%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English78%
Migrant55%
Non-migrant70%
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%
Female63%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education29%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)51%
Proficient in English73%
Migrant44%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English82%
Migrant38%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education40%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant63%
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 Students72%
Female76%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education60%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Proficient in English79%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students54%
Female48%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education80%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Proficient in English61%
Migrant40%
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant86%
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
Hispanic 97% 48%
White 2% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 34%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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600 E Houston Ave
McAllen, TX 78501
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Phone: (956) 971-4242

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