The test results by subgroup show how the designated
group of students is performing in comparison to the general
population.
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 9
| All Students | 66% |
| Female | 58% |
| Male | 72% |
| African American | 61% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 62% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 92% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Special education | 31% |
| Not special education | 73% |
| Not limited English proficient | 70% |
| Non-migrant | 66% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 46% |
| Female | 45% |
| Male | 48% |
| African American | 50% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 43% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 47% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Special education | 8% |
| Not special education | 54% |
| Not limited English proficient | 47% |
| Non-migrant | 46% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
Grade 10
| All Students | 71% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 84% |
| African American | 62% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 78% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Special education | 27% |
| Not special education | 82% |
| Not limited English proficient | 73% |
| Non-migrant | 71% |
| Gifted/talented | 83% |
| All Students | 65% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 64% |
| African American | 59% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 67% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Special education | 9% |
| Not special education | 80% |
| Not limited English proficient | 67% |
| Non-migrant | 65% |
| Gifted/talented | 83% |
| All Students | 71% |
| Female | 73% |
| Male | 69% |
| African American | 67% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 72% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 88% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 70% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Special education | 18% |
| Not special education | 84% |
| Not limited English proficient | 74% |
| Non-migrant | 71% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 45% |
| Female | 47% |
| Male | 43% |
| African American | 45% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 43% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 44% |
| Special education | 10% |
| Not special education | 53% |
| Not limited English proficient | 48% |
| Non-migrant | 45% |
| Gifted/talented | 83% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
Grade 11
| All Students | 85% |
| Female | 87% |
| Male | 84% |
| African American | 80% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 84% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Special education | 50% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Not limited English proficient | 85% |
| Non-migrant | 85% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 67% |
| Female | 67% |
| Male | 68% |
| African American | 57% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 66% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Special education | 25% |
| Not special education | 74% |
| Not limited English proficient | 67% |
| Non-migrant | 67% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 77% |
| Female | 77% |
| Male | 76% |
| African American | 72% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 71% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Special education | 25% |
| Not special education | 85% |
| Not limited English proficient | 78% |
| Non-migrant | 77% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 57% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 54% |
| African American | 53% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 77% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 43% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Special education | 22% |
| Not special education | 64% |
| Not limited English proficient | 56% |
| Non-migrant | 57% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
- TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
- The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
- The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Texas: An Overview
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