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Hurla M Midkiff Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 682 students

 

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Posted April 21, 2011

it is the best shcool to go to .on the 4-21-11 we had a fire dril ahd no one was mising from the shcool. anways i am in 3rd garde and i am takeine my taks test on 4-26-11 4-27-11.


Posted September 15, 2010

Terrible teachers! I would never get the notes from the teacher about report card night. Teacher would never cooperate with parents, they don't have patience with students. They take so much pride on those kids that are talented, but with those that struggle and really need help can care less. We really need to battle the school in order to get the help for our kids with special needs. the school misdiagnosed our kid and denied him the help
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2009

Teachers and administration are top quality. This school had the best elementary TAKS scores and best attendance rate. All about the kids!


Posted May 30, 2007

They work hard to have the highest rate of attendance and test scores. From moving to this area and having my child start at this school half way thru. He has grown past everyone's expectations. Both of my children love going to school. Staff is wonderful. The only thing that is not so good is we as the parent don't get notes sent home until the day before an activity at school. We as the parent need a better way to get this information. We need a better heads up on future activities.
—Submitted by Jessica, 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 87% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
100%
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 88% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
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 Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female93%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students92%
Female100%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English92%
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

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education91%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female92%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 99% 50%
White 1% 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 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 48%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dora Villalobos
Fax number
  • (956) 323-7025

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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