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James R Brooks Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 261 students

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Posted January 25, 2010

I use to be a student of this school. It was a good school..somewhat... I myself personally disliked this school greatly, the band was very good, but if you did not know how to play an instrument than you might as well not even try they only pay the most attention to the ones who are very good. This is school is a well school academicly but it did not help me once so ever. I recommend this school to some one who 'fits in' Because Green wood is not for someone who it is not use to. So have FUN!...ooh yeah 'SOME' teachers are very nice and accept you, but others only favor the ones who they want. All together this school is very biased and need to learn how to accept everyone not only the ones who is wants too!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 4, 2006

Great school. Intelligent, savy, fair principal. Band program is outstanding. Academically, above average. Lots of extracurricular activities; but sometimes too much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2003

Hi, I a a student of Greenwood Middle School (James R. Brooks Middle School. Teachers and faculty are wonderful and superior! My mom is a teacher here. I love this school, and although they are mainly a sports school (State Champs for 3A last year), they have outstanding rates in academics, very creative, and FUN!


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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 81% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

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 Students87%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female77%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 "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
White 67% 34%
Hispanic 32% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black N/A 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 16%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 33%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 30%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2700 Fm 1379
Midland, TX 79706
Phone: (432) 685-7837

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