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Veterans Memorial High School

Public | 9-12 | 1842 students

 

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Posted May 26, 2012

Fights go on left and right! The curriculum is horrible (doesn't follow what we are being tested on AND the curriculum is brand new?)! Classes offered are horrible not to mention the counselor's don't serve of much help. Management with pretty much anything (classes, schedule, fights,etc.) is horrible. I give it one star just simply because you can't give it a lower rating!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 28, 2011

veterans memorial has become a sad school. There are fights almost every week and when you see the security guards, they are high fiving the kids who were in those fights. its truely sad. Just because somestudents are misbehaving doesnt mean the whole student body should be punished. It is sad to see that many students are given special treatment just because they are in athletics or have gottin in so much trouble it's "cool". i am so glad im almost out of that sad school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2009

The rating my not reflect the truly dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are faced with challenges many other schools do not encounter on a daily basis. Given the obstacles that are sometimes placed in their way, VMHS still strives to achieve superiority in the lessons taught to their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2008

There has been fights, mostly gang related. Students have called their parents during school hours in fear of getting involved. Students shouldn't fear going to school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 10, 2008

hey this is anaisa soriano and i am sending this to say you all have done a good job with the students and doing you all's job right
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2007

My child just enrolled as a freshman and seems to like the school very much. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I will post another review later as I learn more about this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2006

Excellent level of education offered to students. Guidance and support is far above average for students attempting higher education. Great opportunities available for students who are motivated.
—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 70% in 2011.

493 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

506 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

419 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

409 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

409 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

414 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

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

English Language Arts

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

373 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

377 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

376 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

372 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students62%
Female63%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education26%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)28%
Proficient in English66%
Migrant53%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant89%
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

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education41%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students70%
Female74%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education16%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English73%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented98%

Science

All Students65%
Female65%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education18%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)18%
Proficient in English70%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education44%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant85%
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education59%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant62%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education57%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant79%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education91%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English100%
Migrant85%
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 "Recognized".

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 98% 50%
White 2% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
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 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 79%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Leticia Pena
Fax number
  • (956) 323-3280

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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700 E Two Mile Rd
Mission, TX 78574
Phone: (956) 323-3000

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