DMS Mission
At Dessau Middle School we educate our students to become life long learners and productive members of a democratic society.
DMS Vision
Dessau Middle School will lead the district in becoming a model school where students, staff, and parents.......
Depend on one another to
Become a family of learners;
Achieving high academic standards by building a
Community that fosters
Kindness, spirit and pride in a
Safe and civil learning environment. |
Collective Commitments/Values
At Dessau Middle School we commit to high expectations in the form of:
- Maintaining a “Students First” attitude.
- Sustaining a positive staff climate by:
- Supporting one another
- Demonstrating professional behavior
- Collaborating with one another
- Holding each other accountable
- Modeling what we expect and believe.
- Celebrating successes and those things that we value.
What is our school history?
Dessau Middle School opened its doors in August of 1999. Students from surrounding elementary schools make-up the school’s student population, which averages over 1,000 students. Our mascot is the Diamondback and our school colors are navy, maroon, and white.
What is the school’s demographic profile?
We are a targeted Title I school with over 50% of our student population receiving either free or reduced lunch. Of the over 1,000 students, 12% are Asian, 28% are African American, 43% are Hispanic, and 17% are White.
What is our school’s motto?
BE A PRO: Be Prepared; Be Respectful; Be Orderly!
What is the middle school schedule like?
There are three full teams in 6th grade, three full teams in 7th grade, and three full teams in 8th grade. All teams consist of an ELA teacher, a Math teacher, a Science teacher, and a Social Studies teacher. In 6th grade, science and math classes are 75 minutes long, while ELA and social studies classes are 50 minutes long. In 7th grade, ELA and math classes are 75 minutes long, while science and social studies classes are 50 minutes long. All four core subject areas are 75 minutes long in 8th grade. Each teacher will have two conference periods in an eight period day; one personal conference period and one teaming/collaborative planning conference period. The middle school day runs from 8:10 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Spring 2008 TAKS Scores
Our campus is rated as Academically Acceptable per the State’s accountability system. Over the course of three years Dessau has exhibited continuous improvement in all academic areas. Our most recent TAKS Scores are: Reading 90%, Writing 89%, Math 81%, Social Studies 98%, and Science 75%. |
