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Midland Freshman High School

Public | 9 | 743 students

 

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Posted September 25, 2008

The neighborhood is not too amazing, but all of my teachers were fun to learn from. You would think that because of the outside environment, the teachers don't care too much. You'd be exremely wrong. The teachers do care. They want to be there teaching their kids, and learning from them as well. They are the best. I went there last year, but the only complaint I have is about the uniforms...
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 20, 2008

I think this is school is very good. It dosnt matter were it is . Its gust like any other school. The techers are very nic helpful. The kids are very good. Theyr are very brilliant.My daughter went there last year and she came out with very good grades. It all depends with who ure kids hang out with.But I think this school is very good like any other school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2007

Although the school is not in the best neighborrhood in Midland it is a good school. It is just like any other school. They have great treachers, great programs and great students. Don't be afraid of this school, the outside might not be pleasing but the inside is a perfect place to learn!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 7, 2005

Although, I found the outside of the school to be less than welcoming, the students inside seem to be adjusting to their uprootment quite well . They seemed to enjoy History and sports immensely, and even though this school is far from perfect, it's students are really bright, and have goals for their lives.
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Posted August 2, 2004

My child went to midland freshman last year and she had more trouble there than she had at any other school. I recommend that your child finds another school to go to rather than midland freshman.
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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 70% in 2011.

671 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

676 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education17%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
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 Unacceptable".
  • 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
Hispanic 54% 50%
White 38% 31%
Black 7% 13%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
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 19%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 41%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 5%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs Jill Rivera
Fax number
  • (432) 689-1209

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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100 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
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Phone: (432) 689-1200

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