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Davis Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 659 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 9, 2013

My niece attending this school and it does have a bad reputation, but like any child it all comes down to discipline. My niece passed with straight A's and received very good feedback from all teachers. I will admit that this school has an eclectic group of students... but the teachers are great. It's just a shame that "middle school" students are just out of control...but I don't blame the school... I blame the students and their parents for their neglect to discipline their children. My niece did very good here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2013

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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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
85%

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 81% in 2011.

194 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

193 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
42%
Social Studies

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

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students48%
Female52%
Male43%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Special education7%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English47%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
Gifted/talented87%

Reading

All Students61%
Female69%
Male51%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education27%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented87%
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 Students45%
Female39%
Male51%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education10%
Not special education49%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%
Gifted/talented93%

Reading

All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education29%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented86%

Writing

All Students83%
Female92%
Male73%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented93%
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 Students71%
Female77%
Male65%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education29%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education25%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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 55% 48%
Black 42% 14%
White 3% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 87%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 36%N/A23%
21 or more years 32%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4702 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78220
Phone: (210) 978-7920

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