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Abraham Kazen Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 511 students

 

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Posted September 29, 2009

I think Kazen is one of the best schools in south San Antonio....They do have the best teachers, counselor, principal and vice principas. My child has exceeded excelently and it's because of the teachers he had here at Kazen. Cooperation and teamwork is very obvious the best qualities of this school in every aspect of the word.


Posted December 2, 2007

good school with good teachers and experienced coaches.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
89%
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 Students60%
Female58%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education17%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education0%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented91%
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%
Female63%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education30%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education10%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education33%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students77%
Female76%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education13%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education31%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female51%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special education7%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education64%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 99% 50%
White 1% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Arla Maldonado-Chapa
Fax number
  • (210) 977-7155

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1520 Gillette Blvd
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