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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1211
Beginning teachers0%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English1420
Foreign language1521
Math1520
Science1621
Social Studies2322
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White60%36%
Hispanic38%46%
African American2%14%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program43%47%
Special education21%11%
Gifted/talented students4%8%
Limited English proficient<1%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate97%96%
Mobility rate12%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,502$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Support services5%7%
School leadership14%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
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Spanish Language
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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