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Blocker Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 879 students

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Posted October 21, 2008

some teacher act like they dont want be be there, but who does, this is my last year at blocker middel school, and i love the school to death. its awesome, and im going to be sad when the new arangements take place in the up comeing couple years. well i love blocker middel school. bye.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 31, 2008

This is an amazing school filled with awesome kids and teachers!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2007

I am a 7th grade student here. I think most of the teachers here love their jobs. My classes really help me, and teach me a lot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 16, 2006

This school like most others have it's good and bad issues. One is that some of the teacher's do not really want to be teacher's anymore, but they want to retire so that stay making the kids lives miserable. Mr Prouty, the VP is the school's best that I've seen so far. Through 2 kids, he's always tried to be fair and he listens! Something most of the other staff doesn't do. They act like they don't have time or don't want to 'deal' with anyone. I am actually glad that this will be my last year with them. I can only hope the high school is better.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

418 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

419 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

409 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

438 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

440 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

430 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

423 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students72%
Female71%
Male72%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education46%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education43%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education36%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education32%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education58%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students67%
Female61%
Male72%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education32%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education77%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 40% 48%
White 40% 34%
Black 20% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 56%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 14th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77591
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Phone: (409) 916-0700

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