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Zachry Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1146 students

 

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Posted May 20, 2013

awesome. needs more time to get to classes though. 3 minutes is not enough. other than that it is a great school! i am a 6th grader there currently! its great! you'll meet lots of friends and OK teachers!


Posted January 15, 2013

I am certain that Zachry has many students who are exceptional spellers. How are they to get to the outside competition when there is nothing offered internally?


Posted November 9, 2011

I would not recommend this school. Our son has had numerous issues with bullying going on. The incidents have not only occurred in the hallways, but in the classrooms and after school program. It has been addressed with the principal as well as some of his teachers, yet it is still an issue.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2009

The Principals,Teachers,Counsellor and all the Staff are very attentive to the needs of the Students to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2008

Teachers were decent, good class set up, but horrible lunch room schedules.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2006

The teachers for the most part were great. But, the students were a different story. I went there for one year, NEVER want to go there again.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 19, 2006

The academic programs at Zachry were very good and the teachers were good, too. Many extracurriculars were offered, and parents were fairly involved (when not working).
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 17, 2006

What a friendly staff in the counseling office. Ms. McFarlan made us feel right at home. She is a woderful welcome wagon!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2004

Our daughter moved into Zachry in 7th grade. Her experience here was outstanding. Her teachers helped her excell. She finished with honors. I couldn't have asked for a better learning environment for her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2004

My daughter had attended Zachry Middle School for all three years of her Middle School days. There were a few rough spots at first but I think it was all just apart of growing up her and I. I am glad to say that my daughter grew up in Zachry Middle School because she was not the only one who grew up I did too. The principal and all of the administrators have all worked very hard on making the school better weather its giving education about drugs or sexual education or improving the school by giving the students a new school library. Everyone has made this school a happy, educational place.
—Submitted by Stephanie Markus, a parent


Posted May 1, 2004

I had been at Zachry Middle School for three years now and I am attending a near by High School. Since I had been there over all it was very good. The only problem is that I felt as if we are there not to get our education but to pass the Texas State Required Test also known as the TAKS test. There really isnt any one on one help unless asked by a parent or guardian. The teachers here can be very nice and helpful. Extra Credit and Tutoring is almost always available. Although there have been some safty hazards such as kids with drugs, knifes etc. Nothing to worrie about. I am proud to say that I have been able to avoid kids with them in the best possible way. As for disipline the administraitors havent really seemed to take things seriously in an obvious way. Please attend!
—Submitted by Katie Brookes, a former student


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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.

363 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

361 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

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.

361 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

356 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

285 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

287 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

285 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

285 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

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

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education73%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education42%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education52%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English94%
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 Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education65%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female66%
Male80%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education39%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education82%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 "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 78% 50%
White 13% 31%
Black 6% 13%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 3%
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 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 56%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 33%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Susan Allain
Fax number
  • (210) 706-7432

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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