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Chisholm Trail Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1045 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 14, 2012

My nephew who is mildly autistic was given 20 days in alternative school for picking up a 2 inch ( key chain size) pocket knife. He has never been in trouble before. He was suspended for 3 days, but they didnt feel that was enough. They admitt to understanding his disability, but dont care. He is afraid of what will happen to him there. He will have to do his academic work correctly and keep his uniform shirt tucked in otherwise he will loose credit for the day. with his disabilitys, he may NEVER get out! He didnt even know he was doing anything wrong.


Posted February 16, 2012

If your child isn't in the advanced placement program then they are thrown in with the "general population." We moved here a year ago and my daughter does not like it here. We orginally chose Round Rock because of a reputation for having good schools. Apparently there are only pockets of good schools. My daughter tells me that the kids here use drugs and engage in sexual activity before and after school. She says that some of the kids are extremely disrespectful to the teachers. If they are sent to the office they are returned within minutes with no consequences for their actions. I have not seen much in the way of parental involvement either. I would not recommend this school at all. :(
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2009

I have had 2 children who have gone here, and it has been an amazing experience, teachers and the principal are great at communicating and getting back to you with answers to your questions. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

As a parent and strictly measuring their academic results and 'customer service' to parents, Chisholm Trail Middle School is very poor. In comparison to other comparable schools, Chisholm Trail Middle School also scores on the poor side.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2009

Ok i am not a parent but from a kids point of view and going there in all it has been better since the last years. The principal that was removed and replaced by to awesome princaples have strengthened the schools and have made it a better and safer enviornment for others. I have been bullied in sixth grade but then soon i found out i was strongly supported by the teachers and staff to stop this. Over all i give it a 4 out of 5. There is still problems appearing here and there but like always it will go away
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 24, 2008

My children and i moved here from Georgia where schools are performing poorly in most areas. I have been impressed with the school generally. My greatest source of frustration has been the level of communication from teachers to parents. I am one of the few parents that believes if a teacher notices a drop-off in performance that they ought to offer that information to the parent before the child fails. Overall, the school has alot to offer, and most of the activities are very well planned and organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2006

This is our third year at Chisholm Trail and we continue to be impressed. The staff is organized and great at communicating to parents what is happenig in class. The children are growing and learning both acedemically and emotionally. The WEB(Where Everyone Belongs) program is great for incoming 6th graders. I highly recomment this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2006

The administration seems helpful and friendly to parents. The counselors are patient and kind. I wish they had a better program when it comes to new enrollment students. Maybe someone should stay with the new student at least a day or two until they are used to how things work. The building seems confusing and overwhelming to get around in, if you aren't familiar with it. I think they should start over and renumber the classrooms so they make sense.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2006

Chisholm Trail is a great school. We are new to the area and my daughter fit right in. She made friends quickly and the teachers are wonderful. The school is very organized and the teachers are right on task with the parents. We couldn't have been luckier. Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2003

this is a great school for everyone and anyone! it is a very diverse school!


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 83% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

366 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

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

Math

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education72%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asian95%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education64%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education92%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American85%
Asian96%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education87%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black or African American86%
Asian79%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education91%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)26%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "Academically Acceptable".

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 53% 34%
Hispanic 29% 48%
Black 10% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 16%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 Oakridge Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
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