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Apollo Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 691 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 1, 2013

Apollo Junior High School - My son attends this school. He loves it and I could not be happier. The teachers make themselves available if the kids need extra help. The communication with the parents is also excellent....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2012

Too much social promotion and grade bumping going on. I was utterly amazed and asked to be released from contract as soon as possible.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 10, 2012

This school seriously rocks. They care about you here and help you out. They also keep you fit !!!!!


Posted June 30, 2011

I have three kids that have attended Apollo Jr. High and have been impresed with the leadership of the Principals. They have all taken personal interest in my children and know them by name.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2010

If your child has a handicap or is disabled dont expect help at this school. They will give you the run around. My daughter attended this school for two years. I'd rather be handed a sentence in hell for two years then to go that again. The principal and school leadership is terrible. They only recognize your child for the bad and never the good. No rewards only punishment. The only positive is some of the teachers. They truly care about their students and will work with parents the best they can. This doesnt apply to all teachers. Some of them are plain terrible and are on power trips. So I'd say its a mixed bag. Thats why I rated the teachers at a 3.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2009

it is amazing all i can say is that the teachers really know what they are teaching and they care for you a lot. the principle is nice and so are the students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 21, 2009

Its academics are great and they care about my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2007

Great school. Very helpful office staff. The principal is very student and parent oriented. Most of the teachers keep you informed and will contact you if they are concerned about your child. Your child will not fall thru the cracks here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

I go to this school! Its the best school ever! love all the teachers and Im having a great 7th grade year.
—Submitted by a student


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 81% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

291 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

343 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

341 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

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 Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education77%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asian89%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English96%
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

Math

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American84%
Asian95%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education70%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African American91%
Asian97%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education57%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African American79%
Asian86%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • 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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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
White 38% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Black 23% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 15% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 36%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1600 Apollo Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
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Phone: (469) 593-7900

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