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McAllen Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

2000 N 23rd St
McAllen, TX 78501
Hidalgo County
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PH: (956) 618-6000
FAX: (956) 632-2844

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Grades PK-12
24,558 students
32 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: Math
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results
Recommended High School Program

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

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

91% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

80% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

81% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

92% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

84% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

82% (2008)

79% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

92% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

74% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

87% (2008)

92% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

77% (2007)

66% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

87% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

64% (2008)

63% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

83% (2008)

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

76% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

51% (2007)

50% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

88% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

87% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

94% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

78% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

81% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	81%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	88%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
African American	100%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	71%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	72%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	80%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	57%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	89%
African American	90%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	71%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	84%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	74%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	92%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	90%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	66%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	90%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	78%
Male	86%
African American	80%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	66%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	59%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	90%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	72%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	84%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	90%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	90%
African American	100%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	61%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	81%
African American	89%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	33%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African American	78%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	41%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	49%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	78%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	83%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	35%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	83%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	75%
African American	78%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Special education	29%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Migrant	70%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	55%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	51%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	61%
Male	67%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Special education	32%
Not special education	65%
Limited English proficient	22%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Migrant	41%
Non-migrant	64%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	40%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	73%
African American	100%
Asian	81%
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	31%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	34%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	53%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	51%
African American	60%
Asian	77%
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	45%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	61%
Special education	9%
Not special education	53%
Limited English proficient	19%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Migrant	27%
Non-migrant	51%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	48%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	56%
Male	68%
African American	92%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	54%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	23%
Not special education	64%
Limited English proficient	21%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Migrant	37%
Non-migrant	63%
Gifted/talented	99%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	42%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	70%
Male	71%
African American	83%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	26%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	37%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Migrant	48%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
African American	88%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	70%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	73%
Male	82%
African American	75%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	33%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	88%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	50%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	34%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	75%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Special education	32%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	18	20	21

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	13	11
Beginning teachers	5%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	20
Grade 1	11	20
Grade 2	17	20
Grade 3	19	20
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	22	22
Grade 6	22	22
English (middle and high school)	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	19	21
Math (middle and high school)	20	20
Science (middle and high school)	21	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	21	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	91%	46%
White	6%	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	3%
African American	<1%	14%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	30%	47%
Special education	7%	11%
Gifted/talented students	8%	8%
Limited English proficient	32%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	96%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,973	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	12%	7%
School leadership	8%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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