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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1311
Beginning teachers4%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 61222
English (middle and high school)1120
Foreign language (middle and high school)1221
Math (middle and high school)1120
Science (middle and high school)1321
Social Studies (middle and high school)1522
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic51%46%
White47%36%
African American1%14%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program61%47%
Special education16%11%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient2%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%96%
Mobility rate20%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,380$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services6%7%
School leadership14%12%
Other expenditures22%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:
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
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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