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Venus Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 437 students

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Posted August 27, 2008

My son had a problem during his first year at the middle school, but it was with other students, not the teachers. He would never let the staff know about it. I talked with the vice principal and things got better. This will be his second year in VMS and my daughter's third. They've been going to Venus all of their lives and can't imagine going anywhere else. Some of the teachers and coaches, especially, could use a lesson in etiquette and respect for their students, but overall, myself and my children are very happy here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2008

Principal doesn't like parent evolvement. Hard on the Kids and toleerats children being beat up in the bathrooms. Someone help this school.
—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 83% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

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

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

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 Students82%
Female84%
Male79%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students74%
Female79%
Male68%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
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 Students76%
Female70%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English94%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education67%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education63%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female79%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education71%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
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 "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 58% 34%
Hispanic 34% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 59%N/A55%
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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Venus, TX 76084
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