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McNiel Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 610 students

 

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Posted March 18, 2010

i am currently a 7th grade student at mcniel jr high i could NOT ask for a better school the teachers are amazing they really do try to help you in whatever you are trying to do people can say what ever they want to but any true mcniel mustang knows that we truly are the best in everything we do it was my first choice when i chose which jr high to go to and i stand by my discion everyday thank you so much to all of my teachers and thank you so very much to my wonderful principal and vice principal you are all the best teachers ever i truly do believe that mcniel is a five star school
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 8, 2008

this school is amazing i atend it as an eighth grader and love every minute of it, people say its amazing.! when i hear the other schools talkin how bad there school is it makes me happy to know my school is not like that. we have nice teachers. listen to me when i say this. they are so caring. they care about every single one of us trying to our dreams come true and get us through school. i dont know what i would do with out them and the great princibles.! thank you.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 26, 2008

I think that this school is a great place to learn about all of the different core classes.They even have great electives that help students for the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2007

The teachers are great and caring. My student has achieved wonderful success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2004

Great School! Mr. Phillips and Ms. Landrum are wonderful. They really care about the kids! They have great academics and a wonderful sports program!
—Submitted by 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 81% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

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 73% in 2011.

307 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

306 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

306 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

304 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black or African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education48%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American96%
Asian86%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education73%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education51%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education68%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Black or African American61%
Asian86%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education28%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
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 "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 60% 31%
Hispanic 22% 50%
Black 11% 13%
Asian 4% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 31%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Carol English
Fax number
  • (940) 235-1119

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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4712 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
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