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Happy Independent School District

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500 NW Third
Happy, TX 79042
Swisher County
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PH: (806) 558-5331
FAX: (806) 558-2070

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  • Grades K-12
  • 224 students
  • 2 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 90% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 90% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 81% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 95% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 76% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 75% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 86% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 92% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 90% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 70% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 100% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 100% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female100%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%

WritingThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female92%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant95%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female83%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female57%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female90%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female80%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Not special education72%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female88%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female63%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education65%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students75%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education57%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant57%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female78%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female67%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant70%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Not special education48%
Not limited English proficient48%
Non-migrant48%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Accountability Rating



In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Attendance Rate
  • Recommended High School Program
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
Graduating class of 2004 192021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers4%8%
1 to 5 years16%30%
6 to 10 years27%20%
11 to 20 years37%23%
21 or more years16%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten919
Grade 12119
Grade 22219
Grade 31919
Grade 41620
Grade 52022
Grade 61221
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)820
Foreign language (middle and high school)921
Math (middle and high school)1020
Science (middle and high school)1021
Social Studies (middle and high school)1422
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White81%35%
Hispanic16%47%
Black1%14%
Native American1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged42%55%
Special education10%10%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient4%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,183$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services4%10%
School leadership14%11%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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