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Jordan Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1263 students

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Posted December 12, 2009

Mrs. Charles-Sanchez is the best thing to happen to Jordan. I love her above and beyond approach to teaching as well as making parents become involved as an equal partner in their child's education. I was thinking about private school, but thanks to Mrs. Charles-Sanchez, my child will stay at Jordan. Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2009

oh this school is so awsome im an 8th grader this year and i wish i could stay alot longer if you want your child to go to a school with a lively atmosphere this is the school the teachers will easily break down problems for students and make sure they will know what they are doing. sports are really fun thell take it seriously but also make sure youll have a great time dances and electives are another way to let your child have fun and another way to meet new friends i can honestly say if you enroll your student in the middle of the school year he or she will have at least 30 friends the 1st day they are there well i guess i made my point by saying i love being a jordan jaguar:)!! -arianna-
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2009

Fantastic teaching staff and excellent Administration. The campus recently had cameras installed which has cut down on fights, thefts, bullying and other types of activities. The campus officer is approachable, polite and genuinely cares about the students (in my child's case as well as others I have first hand knowledge about). I was apprehensive at first due to things I had heard prior to my child attending but I believe the campus had some major staff changes which resulted in my rating the way I did. Great campus!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 22, 2008

We were very unhappy with Jordan. I was first displeased with the way they basically asked parents to butt out, then when a problem did arise it would take several attempts to get any response from the staff. The way the administration would deal with a problem was to eliminate instead of trying to find a solution. For example there were not enough lockers for every students so one grade had to carry all their books with them all day to every class. Leading to many things being lost, misplaced and on several occasions stolen. There were a few shining examples of excellent teachers but I feel that I cannot recomend a good rating due to the administration and unconsistant discipline.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2008

Very nice teachers and staff. They stick to the rules here- they can be pretty strict. Sadly, it can be difficult to reach some of the staff members when you have a problem- they are always extremely busy. But, when you do reach them, they do go above and beyond to address your concerns. My child has been happy attending here for two years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2008

Jordan is a great school. Teachers try their best to teach the students as much as possible. The students thrive to learn and try support eachother.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2004

This school has nice respective teachers that know how to have fun and learn at the same time. Ilove this school because their athletics is awesome.They have at least three championship titles.I hope i can live up to the Jaguar Tradition:) _ A Supportive Student
—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.

367 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

420 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

423 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

414 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

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 73% in 2011.

405 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

408 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

406 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

410 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

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 Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education33%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
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 Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American74%
Asian75%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education52%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education61%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American86%
Asian92%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education84%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
Black or African American76%
Asian92%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education66%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education94%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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
Hispanic 67% 48%
White 16% 34%
Black 13% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 44%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1725 Richland Hills Dr
San Antonio, TX 78251
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