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Cuero Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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405 Park Hts Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
Dewitt County
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PH: (361) 275-3832
FAX: (361) 275-2981

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 1945 students
  • 7 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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • 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
 90% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 94% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 98% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 97% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

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

Science
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 83% (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 Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education53%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education57%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female77%
Male82%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education40%
Not special education83%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education78%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education56%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education11%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female59%
Male74%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services57%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education22%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education33%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female95%
Male77%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education33%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female90%
Male73%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education32%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education42%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education50%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female75%
Male83%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education33%
Not special education84%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education82%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education90%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Special education70%
Not special education84%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented91%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education58%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education45%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female59%
Male57%
African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services44%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services71%
Special education18%
Not special education68%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education41%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services55%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education6%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education43%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female74%
Male63%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services43%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education6%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education25%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education33%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
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 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 teaching1311
Beginning teachers11%8%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 12120
Grade 21720
Grade 31820
Grade 42020
Grade 53822
Grade 64522
English (middle and high school)1720
Foreign language (middle and high school)2521
Math (middle and high school)1520
Science (middle and high school)1821
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
White49%36%
Hispanic36%46%
African American14%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%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 program56%47%
Special education11%11%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient1%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$9,264$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services14%7%
School leadership9%12%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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