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Connally Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1079 students

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Posted July 13, 2011

(Responding to the comment below.) I graduated from this school this year, and I believe it's one of the best schools out there.The schedule isn't insane. It's just a typical middle school schedule. Students are sweet, fun, & happy. The coaches do make 1st/7th period athletics work out a lot, but it's beneficial. Besides, we're the ones who signed up for the class. Students must be prepared to work. That's why it's called ATHLETICS, we're the ATHLETES of the school. I would know because I was in Athletics for 2 years and played Volleyball, Basketball, & ran track for the school. Adults enforce [positive ATTITUDE. They try to bring us up when things get rough. They use acronyms such as P.A.C.E. (Positive Attitudes Change Everything.) The teachers are EXCELLNT! They even go further than just 'teaching'. They would help with a personal problem AND they would even offer tutoring on their OWN time. Such as their lunch time or after school if you needed to finish a test. They genuinely care. Authority doesn't 'make fun of each other'. I was an office aid and not once have they 'made fun of each other'. that's childish! Connally is HIGHLY recommended. you won't regret it, I promise


Posted November 5, 2010

it is horrible ... i am a student .. the schedual is completely insane .. the lunch schedual is horrid ... the kids all pick on eachother .. the coaches have the first period non-athletics class exersize way more than the other classes .. the 'athority' and i use the term lightly don't do anything about bullying except maybe a talking to here and there .. they enforce things that arent even in the handbook .. they try to limit everything and i don't personnaly know ANY kid at my school that likes it there .. i would not reccomend it .. it would be berable if some of the teachers could teach well .. if the food didnt make me sick .. the schedual wasnt insane .. and everyone including some of the authority makes fun of eachother ... but as it is .. it is not berable ..


Posted December 4, 2007

Good programs for music, sports, and other extra activities, great friendly teachers, non-violent atmosphere, clean and cared for facilities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2007

my school is great they teach me alot my teachers put in alot of effort in trying to teach us students alot of information in the best way possible and the eaiest plus they have alot of edicational games and they have fun ways in teaching us thingss.


Posted January 1, 2007

Connally is a great middle shool for any kid. The curriculum is great and so is the band program. The band director is truly amazing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 31, 2006

I love this school.Great teachers.The teachers are always available when tutoring is needed.My son is happy to be part of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2005

Wonderful orchestra and band program. Solid academics. New school, well-cared full. Students seem to have pride in the school. Parent involvement in classrooms is discouraged. Dress code is enforced.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 22, 2005

Connally is a great school with a great faculty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2004

This is a really good school. Really nice staff and a clean school.
—Submitted by Alexis, 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.

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
96%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

317 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

318 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

317 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

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 Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male84%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education77%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female74%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education40%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Black or African American93%
Asian88%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education85%
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 Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American86%
Asian89%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education57%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students77%
Female72%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asian89%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education57%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian89%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education92%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
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 59% 48%
White 31% 34%
Black 6% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%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 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8661 Silent Sunrise
San Antonio, TX 78250
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