TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 95% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 74% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 98% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 85% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 97% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 79% (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 Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education91%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African American62%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education18%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education85%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African American68%
Asian100%
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education42%
Not special education77%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female97%
Male86%
African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
African American58%
Asian100%
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education16%
Not special education68%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education67%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
African American81%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female78%
Male81%
African American77%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education50%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
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 "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". 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 not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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 192021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 192021
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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