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Nimitz Middle School

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Posted July 22, 2008

The teachers helped my son work through some early difficulties so that he finished the year with drastically improved grades, and he aced all his TAKS tests with a commended performance in 3 categories.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2008

They don't care about the children.When you report about some scandel they don't do any thing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 20, 2005

I am happy knowing our child goes to a great school, and our daughter is waiting to go there too, but she is only in the third grade for now. Our oldest son is now in High School, but he enjoyed going to the Jr. High. Both of our sons will be together at the High School next year. I only wish they would participate in sports, but a parent should never force their children to do something they are against. I wish I could be much more involved, but my health keeps me from doing many things I would like to do such as being there for my children everyday. I only hope I will be here to see them get their Diplomas in the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2005

Nimitz Academy faculty and staff strive on making the students work hard to achieve their goals. Although this students may not come from the best home environment, the principal and her staff go above and beyond the call to provide a safe haven for these students. The staff even makes sure the students have breakfast each morning and a clean set of clothes--they have a 'clothes closet' for those student who may not have the facilities to keep clean clothes. They also are not only teaching academics, but also life and survival skills!! I commend the principal and her great staff on a job well done!! You are making a difference and thats what will really count when its all said and done! Again keep up the good work!!!
—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 83% in 2011.

329 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

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 81% in 2011.

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

317 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education36%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students72%
Female71%
Male72%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education40%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education82%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education65%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students87%
Female95%
Male80%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English89%
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 Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education62%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education87%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students72%
Female68%
Male75%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education50%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education69%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
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

  • 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 85% 50%
White 9% 31%
Black 4% 13%
Asian 1% 3%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 44%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Dana Stolhandske
Fax number
  • (210) 442-0489

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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5426 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
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