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In 2007-2008 this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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

In 2006-2007 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Comparable Improvement: Math
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

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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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 81% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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 Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female54%
Male83%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Special education60%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant67%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female50%
Male71%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services60%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient42%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant60%

WritingThis School
All Students81%
Female93%
Male67%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant81%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female37%
Male48%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services42%
Special education20%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient23%
Not limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant42%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female85%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant76%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female31%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services28%
Special education43%
Not special education26%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant29%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female71%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services64%
Special education33%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant65%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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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