TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 84% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 89% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 55% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 75% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 88% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 77% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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 9
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education71%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient56%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female60%
Male51%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education13%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis School
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education91%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male53%
African American29%
Asian60%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Special education14%
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient12%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talented83%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students81%
Female83%
Male79%
African American63%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education25%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient44%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male56%
African American36%
Asian80%
Hispanic51%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education57%
Not special education55%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented90%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students75%
Female67%
Male85%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education40%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient24%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented96%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education40%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient51%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female71%
Male84%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education80%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient43%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented93%
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 "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
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):

  • Comparable Improvement: Math
  • Recommended High School Program
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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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 202021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 232021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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