Webb Middle School

Webb Middle School
Address
1610 Spring Creek Drive
Garland, Texas, Dallas County, 75040-8535
United States
Information
School type Public middle school
Opened 1975[1]
School district Garland ISD
Superintendent Curtis Culwell, Ed.D.[2]
Principal Jim Lewis[3]
Vice principal Jeff Bassett[3]
Vice principal Shenequa Miller[3]
Staff 89[4]
Faculty 76[4]
Grades 68
Enrollment 1,181 [4]  (2007)
Grade 6 409
Grade 7 386
Grade 8 386
Average class size 23 English
25 foreign language
21 math
26 science
25 social studies[4]
Student to teacher ratio 15.6[4]
Language English
Hours in school day 7[5]
Color(s) Green and Gold[1]          
Mascot Bears[1]
Website

Webb Middle School is a public middle school located in Garland, Texas (USA). Webb Middle School enrolls students in grades 6-8 and is a part of the Garland Independent School District.

In 2009, the school was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[6]

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History

The school is named for Cecil Winfred Webb, an educator with the Garland Independent School District. Webb taught history at Garland High School and eventually became the principal of Old Bussey Junior High School when it was on the grounds of Garland High School. He also served as the first principal of Sam Houston Junior High School. He transferred in 1962 to become the principal of Watson Elementary School.[1]

Statistics (per 2006)

The attendance rate for students at the school is 97%, compared with a state average of 96%. 44% of the students at Webb are economically disadvantaged, 10% enroll in special education, 3% enroll in gifted and talent programs, 16% enroll in career and technology programs, and 12% are considered "limited English proficient."[4]

The ethnic makeup of the school is 36% White, non-Hispanic, 25% Hispanic, 21% African American, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American.[4]

The average class sizes at Webb are 23 students for English, 25 for foreign language, 21 for math, 26 for science, and 25 for social studies.[4]

Teachers at the school carry, on average, 9 years of teaching experience and 19% of the teachers on staff are first-year teachers.[4] 2008: History has been made at Webb with their first 5-0 undefeated season ever.

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.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Garland ISD: School Spirit & History. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.
  2. ^ GISD Leadership. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.
  3. ^ a b c Garland ISD: Administration. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i 2007 Campus AEIS Report. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.
  5. ^ Garland ISD: Schedules. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.
  6. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html. 
  7. ^ GISD - Choice of School. Retrieved on 2008-11-10.

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