Coyle Middle School

Coyle Middle School
Address
4500 Skyline Drive
Rowlett, Texas, Dallas County, 75088
United States
Information
School type Public middle school
Opened 1973[1]
School district Garland ISD
Superintendent Curtis Culwell, Ed.D.[2]
Principal Ray Merrill[3]
Vice principal Nikkeetta Wilson[3]
Vice principal David Wood[3]
Staff 81[4]
Faculty 69[4]
Grades 68
Grade 6 426
Grade 7 400
Grade 8 415
Average class size 21 English
29 foreign language
23 math
24 science
24 social studies[4]
Student to teacher ratio 17.9[4]
Language English
Hours in school day 7[5]
Mascot Cougar[6]
Website

Coyle Middle School is a public middle school located in Rowlett, Texas (USA). Coyle Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District. The school's current principal is Ray Merrill. The two assistant principals are Nikketta Wilson and David Wood. The school is named after a key founding father of Rowlett, Ed Coyle. It was founded in 1973 and has won numerous trophies and awards, like for athletic matches and choir, to name a few. They also have a committee just for making the annual yearbook, which comes out rather splendid. They have several extra curriculum activities available, like the Academic Pentathlon and Lite brigade.

In 2010, the school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[7]

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Statistics (per 2006)

The attendance rate for students at the school is 96%, compared with a state average of 96%. 7% of the students at Coyle are economically disadvantaged, 8% enroll in special education, 23% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 18% are enrolled in career and technology programs, and 10% are considered "limited English proficient."[4]

The ethnic makeup of the school is 72% White, non-Hispanic, 16% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 0% Native American.[4]

The average class sizes at Coyle are 21 students for English, 19 for foreign language, 23 for math, 24 for science, and 24 for social studies.[4]

Teachers at the school carry, on average, 2 years of teaching experience and 84% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[4]

Feeder Patterns

Garland ISD is a Free Choice school district, which allows the parent to choose which school his or her children want to attend within the district.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Garland ISD: Quick Facts About Us. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  2. ^ GISD Leadership. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  3. ^ a b c Garland ISD: Administration. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i 2007 Campus AEIS Report. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  5. ^ Garland ISD: Schedules. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  6. ^ Garland ISD: Coyle Middle School. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.
  7. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html. 
  8. ^ GISD - Choice of School. Retrieved on 2008-11-11.

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