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Alief Independent School District

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

12302 High Star
Houston, TX 77072
Harris County
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PH: (281) 498-8110
FAX: (281) 575-1923

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Grades PK-12
45,625 students
41 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 not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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)

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

75% (2007)

71% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)

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

Math

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

78% (2006)

79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)

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

Science

69% (2008)

61% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

84% (2008)

76% (2007)

78% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2008)

81% (2007)

74% (2006)

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

Writing

91% (2008)

89% (2007)

88% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

68% (2007)

62% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2008)

85% (2007)

77% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

91% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

60% (2008)

59% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

64% (2007)

57% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

83% (2006)

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

Math

51% (2008)

48% (2007)

42% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

91% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

61% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

86% (2008)

71% (2007)

78% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

45% (2007)

43% (2006)

46% (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

78% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

90% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

69% (2007)

67% (2006)

74% (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	90%
African American	88%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	85%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
African American	72%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Special education	55%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	88%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
African American	77%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	69%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	89%
African American	88%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	70%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	92%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	76%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	74%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
African American	86%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	71%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	64%
Male	75%
African American	67%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Special education	47%
Not special education	70%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
African American	81%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	76%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	94%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	80%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	82%
African American	77%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	100%
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Special education	55%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	85%
Male	83%
African American	84%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	65%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	59%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	80%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	70%
African American	63%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Special education	37%
Not special education	71%
Limited English proficient	53%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	93%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	86%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African American	90%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	72%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	99%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
African American	54%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Special education	36%
Not special education	61%
Limited English proficient	25%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African American	70%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	51%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	47%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	85%
Male	80%
African American	83%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	57%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	52%
Male	50%
African American	44%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	48%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	55%
Special education	19%
Not special education	53%
Limited English proficient	28%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	51%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	92%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	76%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	66%
African American	58%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Special education	31%
Not special education	62%
Limited English proficient	21%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	99%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	86%
Female	88%
Male	84%
African American	87%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	72%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	58%
Male	60%
African American	52%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	24%
Not special education	61%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
African American	98%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	95%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	74%
Male	84%
African American	75%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	59%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	36%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	73%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	79%
African American	70%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Special education	49%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	77%
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	17	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	9	11
Beginning teachers	9%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	n/a	20
Grade 1	16	20
Grade 2	17	20
Grade 3	21	20
Grade 4	23	20
Grade 5	32	22
Grade 6	33	22
English (middle and high school)	20	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	22	21
Math (middle and high school)	21	20
Science (middle and high school)	22	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	23	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	46%	46%
African American	37%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	13%	3%
White	4%	36%
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	69%	47%
Special education	10%	11%
Gifted/talented students	4%	8%
Limited English proficient	33%	16%

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

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,338	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	60%
Support services	8%	7%
School leadership	8%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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