Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers4%8%
1 to 5 years19%30%
6 to 10 years15%20%
11 to 20 years30%23%
21 or more years32%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English1520
Foreign language1121
Math1320
Science1221
Social Studies1622
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White88%35%
Hispanic8%47%
Black4%14%
Native American1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged30%55%
Special education12%10%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient<1%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,903$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%60%
Support services10%10%
School leadership13%11%
Other expenditures24%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • Spanish Language
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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