TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 93% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 7% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 85% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 33% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 15% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% 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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male57%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not special education64%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant64%

ScienceThis School
All Students50%
Female33%
Male67%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not special education50%
Not limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female88%
Male57%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not special education73%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male71%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Male55%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not special education50%
Not limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant50%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Male92%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Male58%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not special education53%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant53%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant85%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students33%
Female35%
Male28%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Not special education33%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant33%

ScienceThis School
All Students15%
Female14%
Male17%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Not special education15%
Limited English proficient0%
Not limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant15%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male50%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education49%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient46%
Non-migrant49%
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 "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "AEA: 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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