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Wills Point Middle School

Public | 5-6 | 370 students

 

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Posted September 16, 2009

They r a good school and very nice teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2006

This is my grandsons first year in Wills Point Middle school.His first report card and comments he makes each day make me so happy that we have moved him to this school. He loves the teachers they are very connected to the students. I have been very impressed by the organization and the professionalism that I have seen when visiting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2006

We moved here from Dallas with our two children in early 2003. The difference in our children's education has been dramatic. Mr. Davis and his teachers really do care. It is amazing what a quality education can be obtained when everyone involved cares like this school and its staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 20, 2005

This school is excellent. My kids enjoyed going to school because the teachers are so caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2004

I have a daughter and a nephew currently in the school. I enjoy that Mr.Davis and his staff take the time to get the children by name. I really like the idea that the teachers do not hesitate to call the parents back and how they are willing to work with the parents if your child's grades are low or below average. I would like to thank the staff of the WPMS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2004

I think wpms is an excellent school because of the leadership it has behind it. I used to work there and the principal is a great leader. He keeps on top of everything and he gets to know the students by name. It was a priveldge to work for him. I would do it again anytime.I have two daughters in the school now and they come home happy to be there-they like mr.Davis.He cares about the welfare of each student and especially cares what the parents have to say. He also makes the the kids respect him---i love that.
—Submitted by DENISE TODD, 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.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

165 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
82%
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 83% in 2011.

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
95%

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

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education46%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education47%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education29%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education31%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female84%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education50%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
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 "Recognized".

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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
White 77% 31%
Hispanic 15% 50%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Black 2% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 56%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%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 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 42%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Glenn Wilson
Fax number
  • (903) 873-2465

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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101 School St
Wills Point, TX 75169
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