TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 91% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 86% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 90% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 94% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (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 Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female80%
Male61%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education60%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male86%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female90%
Male81%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education100%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • 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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