TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 96% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 81% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 91% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
African American95%
Asian98%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education70%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient61%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education39%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
African American86%
Asian98%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education54%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
African American97%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
African American73%
Asian96%
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education73%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient56%
Not limited English proficient81%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female78%
Male84%
African American77%
Asian98%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education80%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education91%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. This school did not receive a rating in 2007-2008. This school did not receive a rating in 2006-2007.
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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