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Goodnight Middle School

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Posted December 3, 2008

wwe have a great princable & teachers. many extracarricular activities, and i feel very safe going there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2006

Teachers are generally strong, although a few very low-performing teachers are present. The administration is strong on discipline, if a little heavy-handed. Arts programs are mixed, with greater emphasis on athletics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2006

The strongest thing about Goodnight is its principal, Steve Dow. He is tough but supports the students, the teachers, and the school in general. The school provides AP academic classes which are more challenging for students willing to work. The school has a pretty good sports program for both boys and girls. The biggest downside is that the other junior high in San Marcose, Miller, appears to have more money and therefore better ammenities. This may be more perception than reality. Goodnight tends to score higher on the TAKS test, albeit only slightly. One problem with Goodnight is that the quality of some teachers is questionable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2004

This school is well built and since the new Middle school has been built in San Marcos, Goodnight accomadates the students well. It is located in a convenient area and has room for add ons in the future.
—Submitted by Jennifer DeLaCruz, 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.

306 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

304 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a

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.

277 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

297 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

299 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

291 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

295 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education69%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male85%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education53%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education44%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education56%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education73%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education45%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education92%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female61%
Male76%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education22%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education57%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English96%
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 76% 50%
White 19% 31%
Black 4% 13%
Asian 1% 3%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 15%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 67%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Steve Dow
Fax number
  • (512) 393-6560

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78666
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