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Yoakum Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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102 Mc Kinnon St
Yoakum, TX 77995
Dewitt County
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PH: (361) 293-3162
FAX: (361) 293-6678

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 1540 students
  • 4 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.

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):

  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
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.

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 99% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

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

Science
 63% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 82% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 82% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (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 Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male75%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education17%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient79%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female91%
Male75%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education43%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant84%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male76%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education38%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education38%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education33%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education14%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female91%
Male80%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education40%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female70%
Male73%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education33%
Not special education78%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female77%
Male96%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education36%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education58%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Special education17%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education53%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education77%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male61%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education15%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male69%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Special education17%
Not special education84%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female86%
Male78%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education24%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female67%
Male45%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services46%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Special education0%
Not special education65%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
Male80%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education38%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female65%
Male54%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services31%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Special education6%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education25%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female66%
Male49%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services38%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Special education0%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students93%
Female89%
Male97%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education55%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female71%
Male92%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education27%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students90%
Female87%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education36%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male77%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education18%
Not special education88%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 202021
Graduating class of 2004 202021
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 teachers3%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1720
Grade 11420
Grade 21320
Grade 31720
Grade 41720
Grade 51922
Grade 61822
English (middle and high school)1720
Foreign language (middle and high school)1621
Math (middle and high school)1520
Science (middle and high school)1621
Social Studies (middle and high school)1722
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White44%36%
Hispanic43%46%
African American13%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
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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 program62%47%
Special education15%11%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient8%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$6,683$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%60%
Support services5%7%
School leadership9%12%
Other expenditures18%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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