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Rowe High School

Public | 9-12 | 2034 students

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Posted March 1, 2009

I graduated from this school last year and the administration really helped me out when I needed it. They don't spoon feed you, which I happened to very much enjoy because it let me know how the real world is. If I wanted something, I could have it as long as I asked for it. For example, college help is readily available upon request. Although test scores show that Rowe had the worst academics, they had the most migrant students as well and it had a better environment than the other schools in the district. If you are a musician, you will have the best education here. However, if elitism is your thing, you should consider Memorial or McHi. I have never seen schools that were as elitist than these. There is a difference between school pride and being downright obnoxious.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2007

One of my children recently graduated from rowe high school, and throughout his high school expieriance he could do nothing but complain about the neglection of the teachers and staff. Even thou im sure other schools may not be rid of old peer pressure, im sure that it would not compare to the trauma that rowe high school put my son through.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2006

I wouldn't recommend this school. First off, the administration is very unorganized, they have trouble dealing with most issues. Academically, this school is the worst in the Mcallen ISD. And thats not all, in the morning, you are not allowed into the building until 8:05, which means that if you get there early, you have to wait outside in the heat until then. Overall, like i said, I don't recommend this school unless you want high school to be the worst time of your life.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 11, 2006

As a former student I enjoyed the high school very much. Academic wise, very challenging.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 8, 2005

Quite a good school best in the city of mcallen with upper middle class familes good teaches nice construction fairly new.
—Submitted by Christopher Allen, a student


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 70% in 2011.

577 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

579 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

403 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

399 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

396 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

391 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

370 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

368 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

367 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education4%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English67%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education37%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant91%
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 Students92%
Female97%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education53%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education13%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education20%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)34%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education53%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education63%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education56%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education38%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education81%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English99%
Migrant100%
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 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 92% 48%
White 5% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 35%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2101 N Ware Rd
McAllen, TX 78501
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Phone: (956) 632-5100

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