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Eisenhower Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1166 students

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3 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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If I could give it zero stars, I would. This school is the most disorganized, hateful, discriminating and unprofessional school I have ever encountered--and I used to live in the Valley! Eisenhower has ZERO ability to deal with bullies, but then their teachers are bullies, too. If a kid who is bullied fights back, it's the kid who fights back who gets in trouble! If a kid gets in trouble, the teachers will join students in trashing that student. Their teachers tend to be lazy and stupid. Not all of them, but most of them. They will send your kid home for having a movie bad guy or monster/mecha on the cover of his notebook that they don't like. They call it 'terroristic'. If you try to ask a question of the administration staff, they either tear off your head for being 'stupid', treat you like you're trash, or ignore you, even if you're standing right there where they can see. This school likes their students ONLY if they're rich and good at sports. Otherwise, your kid will be treated like garbage. Stay away. Stay FAR away.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2013

Eisenhower is not a bad school whatsoever! It really just takes some getting used to. I went here for 3 years and I had a lot of fun and definitely learned a lot. The dress code is mostly enforced for the kids in Athletics, because the coach's want them to look nice.


Posted October 18, 2012

This school is one of the worst! There is a lot of bullying and fights that they seem to not see? There is way to many chances on the work, they them in dress code to hide the fact that this is a ghetto school. If you don't know what that word is then look it up. I am so glad I moved my daughter to a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

I ve been at Eisenhower M.S.for17 years. Eisenhower has great teachers and the kids are great. I am a special ed teacher, coach and I am a sponsor for Student council. Involvement in my school is very important to me
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 12, 2009

Eisenhower is a great school with great teachers and classes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2008

It is hard to walk from class to class when you have P.E. and only five min. to get to the science biulding which is on the other side of the school when you have to take at least 3 min. to got to your locker to get your stuff (which you are not aloud to take to P.E.) and then you have to race to the science biulding and when I say race I mean fast walk since thier is no running at the school and if a teacher stops to talk to you,it is impossible that you will get to class on time. I find that thier are lot of things I don't about this school and that it needs changing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 26, 2008

I wish the school was a little more focused on improving the quality of the students experience and the safety of the students. It is very hard for even the smartest student to learn when discipline and leadership are lacking. I understand that some parents can be more involved than others due to family circumstances, but that should not play a roll in giving bullies a free pass to get in trouble a gain.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2008

Eisenhower Middle School could be a little more of a kid safe environment. I was there for all three years and I found it to be a very nice school, yet the ways of teaching could have been better. The children that I had to see everyday might not have been the best. Very many fights and way too many chances for the kids to improve. Half of them shouldve been expelled.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 1, 2008

this is the best school ever the teachers are great and i have fun here
—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 83% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%

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 81% in 2011.

375 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

377 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

375 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

346 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black or African American65%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education56%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female92%
Male82%
Black or African American72%
Asian91%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education41%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students85%
Female80%
Male90%
Black or African American75%
Asian86%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education81%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
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

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education70%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female76%
Male84%
Black or African American69%
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education54%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education72%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English96%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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
Hispanic 49% 48%
White 40% 34%
Black 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%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 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8231 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
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