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Cathey Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1051 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 3, 2011

I would highly recommend taking your child to Cathey Middle School. They have high quality staff members and their academics score is great. Principal and Teachers are constantly helping the students reach the best of their abilities. Highly Recommended!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2007

New Principal so not quite sure yet, but seems to want to try hard and have a great school. They take inhouse safety seriously and only fail one thing, keeping parents accountable for their refusal to follow rules when dropping off and picking up. But the principal is new and I think overall he is doing a great job with the kids and he really does care. He will always be available to talk to anyone or help which is important. He sets a great tone for his staff and I look forward to parent accountability this for the 2007-2008 year. My child is not perfect but I do follow the rules and he sees my actions.
—Submitted by Terry Perez, a parent


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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.

335 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

320 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

294 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

294 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

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 Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education43%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education75%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant83%
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

Math

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
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

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education89%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female81%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education100%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English98%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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 84% 48%
White 12% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 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 21%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 45%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1800 N Cynthia
McAllen, TX 78501
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Phone: (956) 971-4300

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