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Scurry-Rosser High School

Public | 9-12 | 262 students

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Posted October 10, 2008

This school has been really great for the 3 years i attened it. The teachers really do help the students when the needed. The Jr. High was really great. They decided to have TAKS tutorials after school which really helped the 8th graders which are now the Freshman out alot, thus Scurry-Rosser became a reconized school district
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 5, 2008

Not many students like the school they actually go to, but I am proud to say I'm not one of those students. I love Scurry-Rosser, the teachers are great, the principle is the best, and my fellow classmates are overall good people. Scurry-Rosser is a school where you can have close friends in every grade level without the feeling of superiority regarding age or social class. The environment is neutral and great for learning and becoming both a stronger person socially and mentally. For a small school it is fundementally sound, in my opinion, and teaches the skills we need for entering the 'real world' such as leadership. Overall, a very good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2008

Middle School still has the boys will be boys attitude, there is no punishment for bulling and it is the teachers and administration that do not step up and say this is going to stop. Has always been this way I do not see a change. Teachers do not let you know there is a problem until the child is failing then they don't call you they have the principle call you. Then when the child is in trouble you do not get a call until they have been in more trouble and then they threaten alternative school, for your child not the children bulling them or spitting in there faces. I would suggest this school do a complete overhaul.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

Great small school with excellent leadership. Teachers still have small classes with very good student interaction. Great school board.
—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 70% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
93%
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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students73%
Female73%
Male72%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female100%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education40%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female64%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education40%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 "Recognized".

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
White 89% 34%
Black 5% 14%
Hispanic 5% 48%
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 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 29%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 19%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 34%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
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Phone: (972) 452-8823 x1100

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