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Agnew Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 808 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 16, 2010

This school is way better than my elementary school. I actually feel accepted by the students and the staff are almost always there before or after school to help us out. I've had little to minor problems with bullying and I don't believe this is a high issue here. For once in a school year, I feel like I actually learned a bunch more than I already knew. I also felt challenged, but in a good way. I'm proud to say that this has completely changed my view about school and my fellow classmates.


Posted April 16, 2009

i believe this school is excellent and there is always something coming up.the students get rewarded for grest things they do, which motivates the kids to do better!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 12, 2008

this school is great all the teachers sit down and accually teach the kids something I greatly recomend this school for your children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2007

weak academic programs activities are average average parent involvement teacher focus on taks test most of the school year instead of teaching homework once a week no reinforcement of daily lessons
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2007

This school needs to improve on the way they track attendance. When my step daughter skipped 3 classes 2 days in a row. We were not informed she is was dropped off and picked up at school. We cant fix a problem unless we know about it. Since she didn't miss the whole day we were not notified. I feel there should be some sort of other punishments available other than stick them in detention, which is where their friends are anyhow.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 81% in 2011.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

345 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

380 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

383 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

376 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

373 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
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%
Female84%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asian91%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education58%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female85%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asian91%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asian91%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education68%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English94%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education65%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female99%
Male94%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education81%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education40%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American98%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 35% 14%
Hispanic 35% 48%
White 25% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 19%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 43%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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729 Wilkinson Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149
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Phone: (972) 882-5750

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