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Midlothian High School

Public | 9-12 | 2345 students

 
 
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Posted January 7, 2009

This a wonderful school. The teachers are great. The principals take a hands on approach. They really help prepare these kids for college. The AP and Pre Ap programs are great. This school offers a wide variety of activities. I have been involved with several of these and enjoy every minute. From football, powerlifting, drill team, student council, FCCLA, FFA, and the Ready Set Teach Program, this school has it all. My kids are having a wonderful time and will have many great memories. Go Panthers!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2007

i think it is a very nice school to go to !!! and they have very good teachers there!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 19, 2007

Academic programs are above average, they take a very hands on approach to learning. This town centers around the football team which really builds a lot of excitement. Parental involvement is the best I have seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2007

The teachers and administrators have a real concern for the students education and now with the addition of a police officer on campus they seem to be taking a proactive approach to the students safety.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2007

My daughter transferred to this school from one in Arlington, Texas. Her grades immediately improved. She loves the students and faculty due to such caring nature. Parental involvement is excellent but the faculty itself knows the students on a first name basis. The kids that attend this school are welcoming and very kind. Excellent morals and values.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2006

Midlothian offers a high quality education that include many advanced placement courses (and pre AP) that are taught by experienced teachers. The music program is excellent (especially band) as is the drama department, and Midlolthian problem sovling teams (both middle school and high school) have long traditions of placing nationally. As with many Texas schools, football is king, and there have been some controversial issues surrounding that program. I feel the focus on football is extreme especially when there are so many talented athletes that play other sports.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2005

I am concerned about their approach to Special Ed students. My son is not getting the help he is supposed to. I am very disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2005

The high school councelors are over loaded. But they will work very hard to help your student. As a parent you have to stay on top of any special need situations for your child. Very strong math program. Your child must study to do well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2005

Academic programs moderate to above average. Previous 'Exemplary' school. Limited extracurricular activities in comparison with bigger districts, Good parent involvement. Above average for location.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted July 9, 2004

The teachers at Midlothian High School are great and have very high standards. THe coaches have high standards of their athletes and push them to be very successful.Our teams push hard through their seasons and perform at their best all the time. MHS is a fun and happy environment and the teachers make learning fun.
—Submitted by Krystle Wright, a student


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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.

617 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

622 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

574 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

570 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

576 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

578 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

484 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

481 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

481 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

480 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black or African American64%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education52%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education79%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English94%
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

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female97%
Male90%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education62%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black or African American65%
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education41%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education66%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian90%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education69%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education73%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education73%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education86%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Unacceptable".

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 74% 31%
Hispanic 17% 50%
Black 6% 13%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 11%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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923 S 9th St
Midlothian, TX 76065
Phone: (972) 775-8226

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