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Irene M Garcia Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 842 students

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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 83% in 2011.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

276 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

248 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

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

All Students83%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education36%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant73%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English85%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant74%
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 Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education0%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English82%
Migrant84%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education14%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English85%
Migrant76%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant96%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education63%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education30%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female68%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English79%
Migrant75%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant90%
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 "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
Hispanic 100% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 14%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 15%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 18%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 98%N/A55%
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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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933 Paula Dr
Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 584-0800

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