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Richardson North Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 556 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 24, 2010

richardson north is the bomb it is the best school ever. the teachers are great, they know what they are doing,and for any disagreements to come along well guess what what you are saying is not true! The teachers care alot about the students. UHH hello they did get their matsters degree.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 27, 2010

This school is really what every mom should what.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2008

My son had a great 2 years at North! The only disappointment was the Spanish teachers over the last 2 years. Other than that, we had fabulous teachers, and were pleased with the administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2008

Comparing schools is a good thing to do. Just make sure you compare them with other schools like DISD. My son went from an excellent recognized DISD elementary to a Junior High with metal detectors, gangs, drugs, and from an honor's student who loved school to becoming distant and extremely depressed. He commented all the time 'Mom all I heard about was drugs and gangs.' We moved and now, after one year he has returned to being the child he was academically, socially, and emotionally. He loves North Junior High. I am certain there are other RISD schools that may be better but the in the surrounding Metroplex area, and even in North Dallas, there are far worse. I have enjoyed this year with my son's teachers they really seem to care, enjoy their work, and look out for the best interest of the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

I have loved everything that I've ever had to do with North Jr. High. The faculty is amazing. They are so quick to devote whatever time is needed to ensure the success of all of their kiddos. I can't wait for my youngest two to go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

Safety of your daughter is of no concern for the administrative staff at RNJH. The teachers try to overcome the admin obstacle by doing their jobs very well. If the trend continues however, the good teachers will still flee every May. Resource department is very below average. They receive federal money for services they have no intention of giving your child. Parkhill is a much better option. Stay clear of RNJH. Our oldest was there 2006-2008. We have zero intentions of sending any of our other children here. A big disappointment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2006

My son is a special education student who was enrolled in 7th grade during the 2005/2006 school year. I would not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2006

Involved parents, committed faculty, and plenty of extra curricular activities. Amount of homework is reasonable, and communication with parents is good, regarding eventss, grades, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2003

I think the school is great and the teachers my child has had are the best they care for my child. They even checked on her in the summer and one even came to see her. That is more then she had to do with what teachers are pay to put up with what they have to in this day in time from some kids. So three cheers to the teachers at North Junior High.
—Submitted by 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.

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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 81% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

246 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

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 73% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

251 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

250 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education93%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education81%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education94%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American63%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education76%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female96%
Male99%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education93%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female89%
Male94%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education94%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English98%
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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 34%
Hispanic 38% 48%
Black 9% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 18%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
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Phone: (469) 593-5400

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