TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 74% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 93% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 92% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 64% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% 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 Students88%
Female94%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female62%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant66%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female80%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education77%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant74%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis School
All Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education20%
Not special education72%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%

ScienceThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education14%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant65%

MathThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
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. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Recognized". 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

In 2007-2008 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Comparable Improvement: Math
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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