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Poe Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 725 students

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Posted February 28, 2008

I go to this school and I learn a lot there. The teachers are nice and they teach us about life and how not everything is fair.They help us understand with different activities until we get it right.Ilove Poe Middle School.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 14, 2007

My children go to poe and I think its a well rounded enviorment and works very well for learning the teachers try to help then unlike other school teachers who just give notes and sit and play on the computers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2005

If i was a student I would want to attend Poe. The teachers there are caring and involed with the students. My child has become a well rounded child and wants to learn and attend shcool happily. The academics prog. meets my child learning needs and extracurricular activities are great my child is happy to join in and be active in programs. The school is great.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

202 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

222 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
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 Students79%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education54%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education45%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented95%
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 Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education50%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education31%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education56%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students68%
Female63%
Male74%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education27%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education79%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 87% 48%
Black 11% 14%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 17%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%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 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 31%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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814 Aransas Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
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