School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
10
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Educational Climate:
High
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Technology Measure:
High
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
6th Grade - 8th Grade
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District:
Houston Independent School District
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Students/Teacher:
18
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Students/Grade:
400
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Number Students:
1200
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Number Teachers:
67
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Number Classrooms:
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Expense/Pupil:
$5,100.00 - 5,299.99
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Poverty Level:
16 - 29.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
600
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Number PCs:
600
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Ms Susan Monaghan
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (71 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-12-04
"My son is in his second year at Pin Oak and I am extremely happy with the school. The academics are challenging, the music / art / theater programs are very strong, and there are numerous opportunities to take part in extracurricular activities. We chose Pin Oak over a smaller private middle school because I felt my son would benefit from being a part of the diverse student body there. I am particularly happy with the strong level of communication between my son's "Cluster" teachers and the parents. And to top it off, almost every time I've entered the school office, a student has paused to hold the door open for me. How can you not love that?"
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-12-01
"I have an 8th grader at Pin Oak and she has loved her three years at Pin Oak. Susan Monaghan, the Principal of Pin Oak for the last 3 years and her administrative are advocates for the children. They are there to help create a school environment that is safe and conducive to education. Although the school is a language magnet, they carve out in their budget an award winning fine arts program and athletics program. Pin Oak has won many awards for academics but for me as a parent, I know that my child comes will succeed in her high school career because her preparation through Pin Oak."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-11-29
"Both of our children have had a great experience at Pin Oak. Both the house principal and the principal know both the girls and us by name. The diversity of the student body has been a true blessing and the school is filled with parents who care. The academic environment has been plenty challenging and, in particular, their math opportunities (including algebra in the seventh grade) have been exceptional. It is hard to see how an HISD middle school experience can be better."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2012-11-29
"I have twin daughters in 7th grade at Pin Oak and we LOVE it. Though Pin Oak has 1200+ students, it feels very small; my children's teachers and principals know them by name. The girls are academically challenged, yet still have plenty of time (and are encouraged) to participate in extracurricular activities. And the kids who go to school with them are a diverse yet motivated group. All in all, I can't imagine how anyone could have a better middle school experience. I worried about the transition from elementary school to middle school, but at Pin Oak it has been seamless, and the administration at Pin Oak works very had to make that so. I can't say enough about the responsiveness of the Pin Oak faculty and staff; if there is a problem, they address it. If you have a concern, they respond. From the principal on down to the police officer that HISD mandates be present in each middle school, Pin Oak is concerned with the academic and social development of your child. It is a wonderful place."
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-08-16
"POMS is totally over rated! By far the worst school we've attended thus far. If you are in with the right group your experience may differ. However, it's very political and all about who's who! If your child isn't already way above average don't waste your time some of the teachers only become interested in your child's success during testing! The new principal is a joke! Should have gone to Pershing where we are zoned! Note to future middle school parents: Stop wasting your time trying to get your foot in at pin oak! It's honestly not as great as you think!"