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Amarillo Independent School District

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

7200 I-40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106
Potter County
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PH: (806) 326-1000
FAX: (806) 354-4303

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Grades PK-12
30,206 students
54 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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)

97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

88% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

93% (2006)

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

Science

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

Math

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

95% (2006)

94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

78% (2006)

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

Writing

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)

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

Math

76% (2008)

75% (2007)

67% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2008)

87% (2007)

82% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

88% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

70% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

83% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

87% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

63% (2008)

55% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (2006)

55% (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

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)

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

Math

75% (2008)

80% (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.

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	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
African American	92%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	100%
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	86%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African American	70%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	100%
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	70%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	70%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
African American	75%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	86%
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	59%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	92%
African American	90%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	75%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	94%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	89%
African American	79%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	86%
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	72%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	93%
African American	87%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	100%
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	82%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	91%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	90%
African American	75%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	76%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
African American	91%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	100%
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	88%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	93%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African American	81%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	53%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	71%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	100%
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	38%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Migrant	78%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African American	74%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	91%
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	90%
Special education	36%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Migrant	61%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	84%
African American	85%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	100%
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	49%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	63%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	74%
African American	66%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	82%
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Special education	27%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	51%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Migrant	55%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	94%
African American	86%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	100%
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	70%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	91%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	89%
African American	79%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	100%
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Special education	53%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	82%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	70%
African American	53%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	56%
Native American	100%
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	25%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Migrant	55%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	66%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	83%
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	36%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	45%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Migrant	58%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
African American	68%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	100%
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	47%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	34%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	65%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	60%
Male	58%
African American	39%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	46%
Native American	83%
White	75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	46%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Special education	17%
Not special education	64%
Limited English proficient	10%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Migrant	31%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	86%
African American	75%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	58%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	44%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	53%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	59%
Male	66%
African American	43%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	47%
Native American	100%
White	77%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Special education	26%
Not special education	66%
Limited English proficient	7%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Migrant	47%
Non-migrant	63%
Gifted/talented	98%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	81%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	100%
White	90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	52%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	61%
African American	46%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	49%
Native American	80%
White	72%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Special education	16%
Not special education	66%
Limited English proficient	19%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Migrant	33%
Non-migrant	61%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
African American	89%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	98%
Special education	83%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	69%
Male	83%
African American	53%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	45%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	22%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Migrant	33%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	99%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	83%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	67%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	21%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	89%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	73%
Male	76%
African American	55%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	36%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	24%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	75%
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	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	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	12	11
Beginning teachers	6%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	20
Grade 1	17	20
Grade 2	18	20
Grade 3	18	20
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	23	22
Grade 6	26	22
English (middle and high school)	21	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	19	20
Science (middle and high school)	20	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	24	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	46%	36%
Hispanic	40%	46%
African American	11%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	3%
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	60%	47%
Special education	13%	11%
Gifted/talented students	7%	8%
Limited English proficient	10%	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		$7,157	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	11%	7%
School leadership	9%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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