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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers6%8%
1 to 5 years29%30%
6 to 10 years26%20%
11 to 20 years24%23%
21 or more years15%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 61421
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)1220
Foreign language (middle and high school)921
Math (middle and high school)1020
Science (middle and high school)1321
Social Studies (middle and high school)1222
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White92%35%
Hispanic6%47%
Black<1%14%
Native American<1%<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged35%55%
Special education17%10%
Gifted/talented students8%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,834$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Support services5%7%
School leadership12%12%
Other expenditures18%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:
  • English Language & Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • World 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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