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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers7%8%
1 to 5 years37%30%
6 to 10 years27%20%
11 to 20 years20%23%
21 or more years10%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 62221
Mixed graden/a22
English1820
Foreign language1721
Math2320
Science2021
Social Studies2122
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic99%47%
White<1%35%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged100%55%
Special education18%10%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient39%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,848$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services11%7%
School leadership8%12%
Other expenditures21%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:
  • 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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