Campus Demographics
| Economically Disadvantaged | 74% |
| Limited English Proficient | 18% |
| At Risk | 62% |
| Mobility (2007-08) | 25% |
| African American | 40% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| All other | 18% |
2011 A+ Scholars Campout
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O'Donnell News
O’Donnell Middle School
Alief ISD
1,206 students, Grades 7-8
Principal: Janie Saxton
A+ Coach: Jennifer Mascheck
Located in southwest Houston, the diverse demographic breakdown of this Alief ISD campus mirrors the face of Houston and the future of the nation.
Principal Janie Saxton has been an active member of the A+ leadership academy since 2009. Her enthusiasm for the goals of the Challenge Network carries over to her leadership team — lending vital support for the project on the campus.
A blend of experience levels marks the math department, which consists of one first-year teacher, one third-year teacher, and two seasoned veterans with more than a decade each in the classroom.
2010 marks the first year ever for both O’Donnell Middle School and Alief ISD to earn a Recognized rating from the state.
Focus: 7th grade numeracy
| Whole School | Current 6th Grade Class (A+ Project Focus) | |||
| Reading/ ELA | Math | Reading/ ELA | ||
| % Met 2010 TAKS Standard | 88 | 79 | 81 | |
| % 2010 TAKS Commended Performance | 30 | 17 | 29 | |
2010 campus accountability rating: Recognized
