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York Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 1821 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 10, 2012

My daughter is in her second year at York Jr. High. She is an A student in 8th grade. She had a wonderful year in 7th grade and was very much looking forward to this year (2012-2013). Unfortunately there is a new principal this year, and the entire atmosphere in the school has changed. Many of her friends have expressed that the school feels more like a prison now. Instead of being excited to go to school, they dread it. This is very sad and disappointing. The new principal is militant, overbearing, and sometimes downright rude. As a parent of a rapidly growing teenager, I am extremely disappointed in the leadership at York Jr. High. I would think twice about enrolling my child in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2006

I have had 2 sons and 1 daughter attend York and have loved it! We have been blessed to have such great schools in our area...Great Kids to grow up with!!
—Submitted by Cyndi, a parent


Posted October 10, 2005

My daughter has attended this school for the last two years and she has bloomed socially and academicaly. I know the school doen not tolerate and violence or threats and as a parent that is a plus knowing that they defuse a situation before it gets out of hand. My daughter we found out needed to be in special ed math and the whole team was wonderful to see that it happened quickly and now she is a A student because of their concerns. Many clubs and organizations to join my daughter has had the best two years there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2005

York junior high is a great school to send your kid to. The teachers really go the extra mile of help educate your kids.
—Submitted by a parent


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 81% in 2011.

793 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

794 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

790 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

769 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

772 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

774 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

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

769 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asian95%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian90%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education69%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American93%
Asian95%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education71%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented99%
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 Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education79%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American99%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education90%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female88%
Male93%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education69%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American99%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education90%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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
White 61% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Black 11% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 27%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3515 Waterbend Cove
Spring, TX 77386
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Phone: (832) 592-8600

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