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Francis R Scobee Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 889 students

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Posted July 17, 2011

My child in 8th this coming year, besides making sure his mind is focused on his academics, it was a bit hard for me hearing about children with problems. Problems such as drugs, stealing among each other, fights upon good kids, and lots of profanity, disrespect to teachers. I'm doing my best to make child to be aware of these things and to think of his future! My advice is just be strong and be there for your child!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

This school offers fun and oppurtunity to help all the students excell.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 14, 2006

An interesting school, peopled by gentle young people and at risk members, Scobee is making a real effort to deal with the issues. New leadership and new teachers (replacing the burnt out past) will hopefully make it happen for these 900+ kids. Discipline issues do interfere with the quality sought by the new souls. There are still some of the worn out teachers. 'Good luck and my prayers' go to my child each day as I drop her off....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 5, 2005

I wish all schools were like Scobee. The teachers and staff really care about the children and their futures. The special ed department was super! Hopefully Mrs. Trice is still there, happy and healthy.
—Submitted by Mrs. Yates, a parent


Posted July 3, 2005

I found that most of the students here were friendly and easy for my daughter to be around. Yet there were others that were out of control and bullied people. Most of the teachers are great though there are some who don't motivate and respect the students enough to help them learn.
—Submitted by Jennifer, a student


Posted December 13, 2004

I go to this school and I love it. All the teachers are great, and they try to teach the best ways and the easist ways possible in everything.
—Submitted by Stephen Salinas, 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.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

245 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
85%

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.

253 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

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

All Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education50%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education64%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education31%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education69%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
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 Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education57%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female69%
Male72%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education27%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
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 "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 82% 48%
White 9% 34%
Black 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 72%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10675 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245
Phone: (210) 645-7500

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