TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 51% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 64% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 80% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 37% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 44% (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 Students72%
Female79%
Male64%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education50%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient46%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female53%
Male50%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education16%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient31%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male59%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education19%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education38%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male64%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education24%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male79%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education33%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient44%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female78%
Male84%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female31%
Male42%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Special education25%
Not special education39%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant37%
Gifted/talented88%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female52%
Male51%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Special education14%
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient38%
Not limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant52%
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 "Academically Unacceptable" 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):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Comparable Improvement: Reading/English Language Arts
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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