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Terry Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 897 students

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Posted March 24, 2010

The principals are very responsive to my needs as a parent. I have contacted them on several occassions for answers and they have been able to get me the answers I needed in the most efficient manner.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2009

the principal is not particularly sponsive to parents and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2009

This school treats us like we're first graders. I mean,sitting with our fourth period at LUNCH,are you SERIOUS? This is no different than elementary!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2009

Terry Middle School is a wonderful school, they really seek the resources needed for students to become successful. The staff is stern but fair. Mr. Joseph in particular helped my child to understand the importance of becoming a positive male citizen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2008

the teachers are amazing! very kind an interact greatly with the students.


Posted May 30, 2008

I think this school is great. I enjoy being at this school. Its just some of the things are just not cool. I mean, when we get into trouble, all yall do is just give us violations, or in athletics, minute drills or snakes or something that makes lose breath quicker. It doesn't even disipline us. All we know is if we keep on doing it, thats what we're going to get. However, Im not saying the faculty should be more harder on us. Im saying that you should disipline us in another way. And you should listen to what the students say. I heard from a certain teacher that you guys would listen to what we have to say then throw it into the garbage can, you know? At least listen and consider it. I mean, you can at least talk to the other teachers and staff at the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2006

I am so impressed with the faculty & staff at Terry Middle School. And being a brand new school MISD has made sure that Terry has the most up to date technology. The kids love the computer lab. So Hi-Tech.
—Submitted by Tracey Brewer, a parent


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 83% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

289 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

286 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

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.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

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 Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African American82%
Asian94%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education53%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education74%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American76%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education65%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education63%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English97%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education84%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education95%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
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 "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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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
Black 38% 14%
White 34% 34%
Hispanic 23% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 15%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 29%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 33%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 10%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2351 Edwards Church Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
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Phone: (972) 882-5650

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