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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers0%8%
1 to 5 years28%30%
6 to 10 years26%20%
11 to 20 years26%23%
21 or more years20%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Kindergarten819
Grade 11019
Grade 21219
Grade 31219
Grade 41120
Grade 5822
Grade 61221
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)2222
English (middle and high school)820
Foreign language (middle and high school)n/a21
Math (middle and high school)720
Science (middle and high school)1121
Social Studies (middle and high school)1122
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White85%35%
Hispanic15%47%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged48%55%
Special education15%10%
Gifted/talented students4%8%
Limited English proficient4%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$15,538$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Support services1%7%
School leadership21%12%
Other expenditures23%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • European History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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