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A.C. New Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1009 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 28, 2011

THIS SCHOOL SUCKS!!!!! My daughter goes to this school. The teachers do not care about the kids. I have heard that they yell and curse at the kids. I have met with 2 different vice principles and I am not impressed. My daughter has been bullied all year by other students and nothing was done to help her. She will not be back !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2010

I have had two students at AC New and both have done very well. The teachers pay attention and care about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2008

Great school and the athletics are good and the football won the district champions in 2008.In 2007 they won track city champions both girls and boys,and they were runner-up in basket-ball.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2006

Need more parent involvement. Most teachers are very caring and keep the parents informed.
—Submitted by 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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

369 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

368 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

366 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

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

All Students84%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education60%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female89%
Male76%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education46%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education42%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education55%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education70%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
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

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education74%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education65%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female70%
Male81%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education37%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)37%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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
Hispanic 59% 48%
Black 20% 14%
White 20% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 24%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 77%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 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 45%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 27%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3700 S Beltline Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
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Phone: (972) 882-5600

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