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Vernon Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1713 Wilbarger St
Vernon, TX 76384
Wilbarger County
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PH: (940) 553-1900
FAX: (940) 553-3802

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 2189 students
  • 5 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
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.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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
 96% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 45% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 83% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 95% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 80% (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.

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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 Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Special education67%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female82%
Male88%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education75%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Special education75%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education80%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education60%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education57%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education50%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education25%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female94%
Male79%
African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education38%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female73%
Male49%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White61%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services54%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Special education13%
Not special education64%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education91%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female56%
Male59%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
White70%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services45%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Special education33%
Not special education60%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female78%
Male80%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male73%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Special education66%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male38%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White59%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services30%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Special education18%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient14%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant45%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education52%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female49%
Male63%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Special education36%
Not special education61%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented95%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male72%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education37%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented95%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Special education14%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented95%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female76%
Male83%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education63%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education73%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education75%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
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 202021
Graduating class of 2005 212021
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 teaching1611
Beginning teachers1%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 11620
Grade 21420
Grade 31620
Grade 41820
Grade 51822
Grade 61722
English (middle and high school)1720
Foreign language (middle and high school)1921
Math (middle and high school)1820
Science (middle and high school)1921
Social Studies (middle and high school)2122
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White50%36%
Hispanic37%46%
African American11%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 program58%47%
Special education13%11%
Gifted/talented students9%8%
Limited English proficient4%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 rate96%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$7,900$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Support services9%7%
School leadership9%12%
Other expenditures18%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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