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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1211
Beginning teachers8%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English1920
Foreign language1321
Math2120
Science2221
Social Studies2422
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic99%46%
African American<1%14%
White<1%36%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program93%47%
Special education7%11%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient36%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate94%96%
Mobility rate23%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,582$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services13%7%
School leadership9%12%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2006-2007 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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