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New Boston Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 310 students

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Posted August 10, 2009

Peter Glands, Reporter, who are you? My kids attended 4 years there and all kids got along very well. Athletes and band kids thrive together. You are not from around here. The academics are best around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2009

I have talked with numerous students and their parents. This school has good academics, yet they suffer from a horrible discrepancy. Racial tension has stirred for a very long time here. If they worked on that, it would be an excellent school. Peter M. Glands Reporter


Posted August 2, 2008

Very caring school! My child has had a great year. We are looking forward to the next! Go Lions!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2007

New boston is an excellent school district, with great extracuricular activities such as band and uil, and amazing teachers.This is the best 2a school in bowie county, and will soon be a 3a school, thanks to other people moving here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2007

Great school, very student and parent friendly
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

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 Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education36%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male79%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education55%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education36%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education31%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education33%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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
White 72% 34%
Black 20% 14%
Hispanic 5% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 50%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 30%N/A23%
21 or more years 34%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1215 Hwy 8 N
New Boston, TX 75570
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Phone: (903) 628-6588

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