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Rhodes Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 778 students

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Posted February 12, 2006

The Quality is great, especially when it comes to technology. There are all kinds of activities, and PTA is always a way of parents to get involved.
—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.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

242 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
76%

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.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

218 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

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

All Students69%
Female65%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students65%
Female66%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education60%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students64%
Female57%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education44%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education38%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education56%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English88%
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 Students67%
Female60%
Male75%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education85%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education59%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students57%
Female47%
Male67%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education46%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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

  • 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 95% 48%
Black 3% 14%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 19%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 39%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 6%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3000 Tampico St
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 978-7925

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