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Tennyson Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 592 students

 

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Posted May 27, 2009

Second child completing Tennyson this year. The administration has been positive, supportive, energetic, competent, consistent and pleasant. However, the principal is being transferred to the 5/6 campus which will open next year. Tennyson will house 7th and 8th grade only. They have had an outstanding Social Sciences teacher who has put Tennyson on the map in history fair competition. Thirteen students won at the regional history fair at Baylor U. to advance to the State round this year. Four entries won state and are going to Nationals. There are numerous opportunities for kids to take advanced courses, earning them high school credits. Overall, the 'hard' courses are solid, but the softer (fine arts) areas could use some spicing up. The band wins superior ratings in contest and several students compete in UIL also win superior ratings and participate in All-Region band. We transferred out of our neighborhood zone to attend Tennyson.
—Submitted by patricia Meadows, 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.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

256 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
85%

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

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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

Math

All Students63%
Female56%
Male72%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education17%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented95%

Writing

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
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 Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education57%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students58%
Female48%
Male67%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education50%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education88%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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
Hispanic 46% 50%
Black 35% 13%
White 17% 31%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 17%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 73%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Keith Hannah
Fax number
  • (254) 741-4970

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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6100 Tennyson Dr
Waco, TX 76710
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