TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 66% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 83% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 69% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 58% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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 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.

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  TAKS Results by Subgroup
 
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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male75%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant71%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female72%
Male59%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant66%

WritingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant83%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female74%
Male51%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant64%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient55%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant75%

ScienceThis School
All Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient41%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education60%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient72%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education43%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient52%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant68%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female68%
Male43%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education0%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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.

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  Accountability Rating


In 2008-2009 this school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this school.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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