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Community Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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615 Fm 1138 N
Nevada, TX 75173
Collin County
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PH: (972) 843-8400
FAX: (972) 843-8401

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1440 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 "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.

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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
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
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)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

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

Math
 62% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 92% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 39% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 96% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 92% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (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 Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education88%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education89%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female98%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female73%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Not special education83%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education43%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education17%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education63%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education44%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female80%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services59%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Special education13%
Not special education78%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female94%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education14%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education55%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female66%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White64%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services59%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services62%
Special education20%
Not special education65%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education60%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Special education30%
Not special education74%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant70%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Special education36%
Not special education88%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services42%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services64%
Special education20%
Not special education63%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant59%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education63%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education14%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education63%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Special education25%
Not special education78%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
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 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 teaching1011
Beginning teachers17%8%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1820
Grade 11820
Grade 21920
Grade 32120
Grade 41620
Grade 52122
Grade 62022
English (middle and high school)1820
Foreign language (middle and high school)2121
Math (middle and high school)1920
Science (middle and high school)2021
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
White82%36%
Hispanic15%46%
African American2%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program28%47%
Special education11%11%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient3%16%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%96%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,350$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services7%7%
School leadership13%12%
Other expenditures23%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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