TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 94% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 92% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 98% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (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 Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female76%
Male95%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient91%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male91%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient90%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female98%
Male89%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented97%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female92%
Male85%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students92%
Female87%
Male98%
African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient69%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented98%
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 "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Exemplary". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Recognized".
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: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Attendance Rate
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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