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Brazos Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 372 students

 

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Posted August 4, 2011

Brazos MS is a great place to lead young people towards fulfilling their goals and aspirations for a successful future in life. We want to make them ready to pursue college (Or the military) with ambitions of being the best they can be and never settling for anything less than their best efforts. I believe in these young people and know, with God's help, they will all be successful and ready to take on the world head on! Through the challenges, we will all prevail and come out on top.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 19, 2009

my school is fun well to me theres lots of figths the teaching staff is less than exceptible and we havent placed in sports for about six years but the girls sports team places in everything so if your girl lives in waco its a nice place to go to
—Submitted by a student


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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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
73%

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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
47%
Social Studies

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

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education20%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students70%
Female80%
Male63%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
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 Students62%
Female59%
Male64%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special education17%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students65%
Female63%
Male66%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education50%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students84%
Female94%
Male76%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students67%
Female69%
Male64%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education17%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male73%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education83%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students48%
Female43%
Male52%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special education0%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English53%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
Gifted/talented90%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education60%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 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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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 60% 50%
Black 33% 13%
White 5% 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 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
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 24%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • HENRI LEWIS
Fax number
  • (254) 750-3576

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2415 Cumberland Dr
Waco, TX 76707
Phone: (254) 754-5491

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