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Dulles Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1258 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 21, 2012

Very good school where the kids are challenged, encouraged, listened to and pushed to work hard. I have had several friends who had to pull there kids out of the private schools for various reasons and just kind of ended up at Dulles. They have all stayed and been very impressed by the variety of opportunities offered to their kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2010

My son is a Dulles veteran. Dulles is the only school he has ever attended. The staff as a whole has always been available, cooperative and fair. No school system is perfect, but with parents and school faculty working together, you can come really close.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2009

Great school with excellent teachers. This is a school to send your kids to. Outstanding teachers and the best learning environment. The best of both worlds - it's diverse and a very structured place. I'd like to know what open house that parent attended


Posted September 21, 2007

After last night's open house I have decided to sell my house!!! I was not at all impressed with the 7th grade teachers I met or with the school in general. This school has gone down fast!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2007

I had to sell my house in Sugar Land to move to Katy due to the bad environment the Dulles schools have transformed into. I just didn't want my daughter to succumb to what is there. I had lived happily since 2000 in the heart of First Colony only to see how low it has fallen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2005

I enjoyed the high-tech automosphere and the classes in the gifted talented programs
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 31, 2005

I have nothing possitive to say about this school. I only want to let other people know that if your children are expected to attend it, please check very carefully and try to talk with parents from all the spectrum. Depending on your life style (religion, politics, etc) you may encounter this school very nice or degradating and ofensive as we did.
—Submitted by Silverio Romano, 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 83% in 2011.

372 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

373 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

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 81% in 2011.

379 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

377 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

375 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

450 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

451 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

448 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

447 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American76%
Asian91%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education67%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black or African American92%
Asian91%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education64%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African American68%
Asian96%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education25%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African American86%
Asian96%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education40%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American93%
Asian99%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asian98%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education64%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian96%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
Black or African American68%
Asian92%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education31%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American94%
Asian99%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education69%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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
Asian/Pacific Islander 33% 4%
White 30% 34%
Black 22% 14%
Hispanic 15% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 22%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 28%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 Dulles Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Phone: (281) 634-5750

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