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Highland Park Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

7015 Westchester Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
Potter County
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PH: (806) 335-2823
FAX: (806) 335-3547

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Grades PK-12
918 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

99% (2009)

94% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

94% (2009)

98% (2008)

86% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

91% (2008)

86% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

92% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

89% (2009)

92% (2008)

98% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

99% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

81% (2008)

70% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

93% (2009)

99% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

84% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

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

Social Studies

96% (2009)

89% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

86% (2009)

76% (2008)

82% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

93% (2009)

81% (2008)

87% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

69% (2009)

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

81% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

62% (2009)

68% (2008)

73% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2009)

94% (2008)

98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

81% (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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	81%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	50%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	98%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	90%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	91%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	73%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	82%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	86%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	69%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	75%
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	40%
Not special education	76%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	93%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	40%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	100%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	80%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	40%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	100%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	86%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	79%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	50%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	86%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	75%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	25%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	91%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	59%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	56%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Not special education	63%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	60%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	40%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	40%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	20%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

See Texas' state standards

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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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: Writing
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	6%	8%
1 to 5 years	33%	30%
6 to 10 years	31%	20%
11 to 20 years	18%	23%
21 or more years	13%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	15	19
Grade 2	15	19
Grade 3	21	19
Grade 4	15	20
Grade 5	17	22
Grade 6	19	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	13	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	10	21
Math (middle and high school)	13	20
Science (middle and high school)	14	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	15	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	63%	35%
Hispanic	27%	47%
Asian or Pacific Islander	5%	3%
Black	4%	14%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	62%	55%
Special education	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students	8%	8%
Limited English proficient	4%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,752	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	13%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >