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Berkner High School

Public | 9-12 | 2639 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 27, 2011

I am the father of 3 girls who graduated in 1999 and twins in 2005. They all loved it and one went on to get her PhD and our twin daughters recently received their master degrees. I liked the diversity. I think more could have been done to encourage dialogue among the students on diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2010

This is one of THE best Public High School in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex! The teachers care, they don't give up on the student, and they grade it fairly. I saw a huge increase in my son's mathematics skills in two months!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2009

I am currently a Junior at this school, and have loved it since Freshman year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2008

Berkner is a large, very diverse school, where students receive a quality education and are exposed to students of many backgrounds and cultures.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2005

Good academic program. Music program excel within the state. Many students receive scholarships to universities. Sports and drama are available as electives. Overall good school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2005

I'm attending the school now and I would recommend attending Berkner if you want your child to be exposed diversity of cultures, religions and education. The exposure a young athlete can receive by football (won district championship this year), basketball (lasted to second round of playoffs, won district championship), tennis, volleyball, cheerleading, drill team, etc...is outstanding. If you're blessed enough, you'll receive a teacher that pushes you to the max, I have several and those are the best kind...the ones that want you to get past high school and beyond. The school actually pays for PRE-SATS when you're in the 10th and 11th grade to prepare you for SATs in twelfth grade. The counselors are extremely involved in fulfilling the desire of a student and what they want to accomplish after high school. Berkner is great for those who are expecting more and yearning for more.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 10, 2005

I went to this school a few years ago. Overall I'd say it is a great school,with one a few flaws. My sophmore year I skipped 60 out of 80 days and they didnt contact my parents to inquire about this until the very end. At this time, we had some really great principals, an officer on duty in the building and a great lunchroom (had taco bell, subway and chik fil a in school! Caring teachers and was a good experience when I straightened up :o)
—Submitted by a former 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.

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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 70% in 2011.

669 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

683 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

601 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

590 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

584 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

585 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

531 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

530 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

531 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

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 Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African American67%
Asian92%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education52%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Black or African American91%
Asian96%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education76%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English94%
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

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American88%
Asian92%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education77%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asian95%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
Black or African American78%
Asian88%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education89%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian99%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education92%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian95%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education92%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
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 "Recognized".
  • 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 33% 34%
Black 29% 14%
Hispanic 21% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 35%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
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Phone: (469) 593-7000

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