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Lovejoy Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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259 Country Club Rd
Allen, TX 75002
Collin County
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PH: (469) 742-8000
FAX: (469) 742-8001

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  • Grades K-10
  • 2081 students
  • 5 schools

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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
  • Attendance Rate
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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 Accountability Rating



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

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS and SDAA II 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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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.

Writing
 97% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 95% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 97% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 96% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 95% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Social Studies
 99% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 99% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2007.

Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2007.

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007, 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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female91%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education71%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female92%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services60%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Special education78%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007, 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 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
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 teachers5%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1820
Grade 11820
Grade 22020
Grade 31720
Grade 41820
Grade 51922
Grade 62222
English (middle and high school)1920
Foreign language (middle and high school)1621
Math (middle and high school)2020
Science (middle and high school)2021
Social Studies (middle and high school)2222
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White88%36%
Hispanic5%46%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%3%
African American2%14%
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 program2%47%
Special education6%11%
Gifted/talented students14%8%
Limited English proficient<1%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 rate97%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,157$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%60%
Support services10%7%
School leadership18%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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