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Mercedes Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 756 students

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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 81% in 2011.

358 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

363 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

397 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

395 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

390 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

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

Math

All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education17%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English67%
Migrant61%
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English76%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented96%

Writing

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education38%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant76%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students70%
Female68%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education0%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English74%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education0%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant65%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students62%
Female60%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education13%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)23%
Proficient in English72%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented94%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education63%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English92%
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

  • 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 Unacceptable".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 99% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 17%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 85%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1/2 Mi S of Hwy 83 on Mi One E
Mercedes, TX 78570
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Phone: (956) 514-2200

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