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Wonderful school. My 3 children have attended MST since 2005. The staff are loving and caring. The quality of education is top notch among RISD schools. The principal, Angela Vaughn, is attentive and keeps the school running smoothly. There is great PTA support also. Many teachers choose MST as the school for their own children. As a preschool administrator, I see the quality of education given and I am highly supportive of this excellent public school.
—Submitted by a parent
This is an absolutely wonderful school. I'm going to be in eighth grade this year and I went to MST k-4.... Once i got to my new school I realized how great MST was. I still miss just the up beat environment and the amazing teachers I wish I could go back to elementary school and I would defiantly choose MST as my school...I remember how when I would need help they wouldn't slow the whole class down but they would come and help me one on one... I highly suggest this school to parents
We could not be more pleased with MST. This was my daughters first year there as a Kindergartner and we were impressed with the curriculum and the talented teachers. The principal and vice principal are young and energetic and this has a tremendous effect on the children in a positive way. They want to go to school and participate. We can't wait to start first grade at MST!
—Submitted by a parent
My family and I could not be happier with MST. Principal Angela Vaughan is an excellent asset to the school and the district and truly cares for the kids and their education. My daughter is challenged and there is a clear emphasis on Science and Technology. We are a little concerned about the after hours program being discontinued next year, but we have every confidence that Ms. Vaughan will take care of us.
—Submitted by a parent
Before my son started kindergarten we toured the magnet schools in RISD and evaluated private schools. We toured MST with him, and he declared very firmly that he wanted to go to MST. We all picked up on the high energy level just being in the school for 1 hour. We have been thrilled with the enthusiasm for learning that we see from all the teachers, students and parents involved. There are frequent 'fairs' to attend apart from daily learning - science, book, spelling, etc. There is an after-hours program, but as one parent mentioned it is not child care. It is designed to be a supplement to education and is entirely elective. The discipline structure and feedback methods are effective. The kids are challenged and encouraged to do extra-curricular work for praise and recognition in school. We are VERY happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent
MST is awesome! We've never felt more welcome and appreciated. The teachers and administrators are all wonderful and my children have learned so much here.
—Submitted by a parent
MST has a dynamic atmosphere. You can see that both students and teachers love it at MST! What a great place to learn.
—Submitted by a teacher
My kids called it a fantastic school, and I thought so too. I wish I had been a student there while growing up. There is a happy safe feeling overall, the teachers smile a lot, and the principals knew how to have fun and keep respect from the students. It is so busy that the year goes by so quickly. We are homeschooling now, but if we decided to go back to a school I would like nothing else but MST for my kids.
—Submitted by Carina Boler, a parent
This will be our 5th year at MST. We love it! The teachers are very nice and concerned about their students. I love the focus on Science in the class room. Unlike other schools in our area the Principals and staff run this school, not the parents.
—Submitted by a parent
I could not be more satisfied with the quality of education at the MST. I do not know any other elementary school that incorporates engineering into their curriculum K - 6. I could not disagree more with one of the previous comments about technology in this school. The 6th grade students just finished learning how to use AutoCad and actually made a bridge prototype that they designed themselves and that's just one of many activities that they will do this year. I could not be happier!
—Submitted by a teacher
Excellent teacher communication, whether good or bad. Principal and vice-principal are genuine characters, and have a knack for making learning fun for the kids so they don't dread going to school. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have our children at this school.
—Submitted by a parent
Our daughter has been at MST for 2 years now. This is one of 3 magnet elementary schools in RISD. I do not feel that she is challenged in this school. There does not seem to be much emphasis on technology despite the name of the school. I think we would have been better off sending her to our neighborhood school (Yale). The after school program is nice, but the days change every 6-8 weeks so it makes it very difficult to plan for after school care if you are a working parent. Most kids can only attend 1-2 after school classes a week.
—Submitted by a parent
Contrary to popular belief, Magnet does not indicate better. The principal players are more concerned with the success of the school then focusing on the education and what's best for the student approach. I have never been so ready for school to be over, and we will not be returning.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.
92 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
90 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.
101 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
101 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.
99 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
97 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.
97 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.
97 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
66 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
66 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 96% |
| Proficient in English | 100% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 88% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 95% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black or African American | 96% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 92% |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 73% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 95% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 87% |
| Black or African American | 89% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | 85% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 60% |
| Proficient in English | 95% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 90% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 95% |
| Male | 95% |
| Black or African American | 93% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 79% |
| Proficient in English | 97% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 95% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 100% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 86% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 97% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 94% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | n/a |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 98% |
| Male | 98% |
| Black or African American | 94% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black or African American | 78% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 83% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 97% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 97% |
| Black or African American | 89% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 100% |
| Special education | 83% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 97% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33% | 34% | ||
| Hispanic | 25% | 48% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23% | 4% | ||
| Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 12% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 16% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 31% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 15 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 5% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 48% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 15% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 22% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 11% | N/A | 19% |
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