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Grady Burnett Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 662 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 11, 2013

The academics are less than poor. The kids are rude and their language is worse. Some of the teachers are nice but others just sit on their phone the whole class. I am a student and I'm ecstatic i have the opportunity to change schools. On another note they tend to discriminate new students by not putting them in ANY advanced classes, even when their requested.


Posted March 30, 2011

The teachers and staff here really work hard to connect with the kids on their level, to make it a fun environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

From my experience the principal, staff and teacher's priority is always the kids well being and education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

This is a great school. My son has done outstanding. Teachers are on top of things. The kids are kind to each other. This is a Great School
—Submitted by Cindy Burleson, 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.

310 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

303 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

306 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

311 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

304 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

303 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%

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

All Students84%
Female90%
Male77%
Black or African American76%
Asian86%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education16%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African American86%
Asian86%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education56%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
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 Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education47%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education70%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female71%
Male76%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education25%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education76%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • 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 69% 34%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Black 11% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A55%
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 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 41%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 8%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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516 Hilltop
Wylie, TX 75098
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Phone: (972) 429-3200

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