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Utopia Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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258 School St
Utopia, TX 78884
Uvalde County
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PH: (830) 966-1928
FAX: (830) 966-6162

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 192 students
  • 1 school

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Recognized".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 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: Science
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

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
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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 94% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 85% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 100% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 100% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 85% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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

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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 Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female86%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant67%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

WritingThis District
All Students85%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
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%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%

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

MathThis District
All Students38%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White33%
Not special education43%
Not limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female100%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female100%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female100%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female100%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant85%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant93%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 222021
Graduating class of 2005 242021
Graduating class of 2004 212021
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, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1211
Beginning teachers5%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1320
Grade 11020
Grade 21620
Grade 31120
Grade 41520
Grade 51522
Grade 6922
English (middle and high school)1520
Foreign language (middle and high school)1421
Math (middle and high school)920
Science (middle and high school)1521
Social Studies (middle and high school)1422
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White85%36%
Hispanic14%46%
African American1%14%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program47%47%
Special education10%11%
Gifted/talented students7%8%
Limited English proficient3%16%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate95%96%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,616$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services7%7%
School leadership13%12%
Other expenditures23%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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