TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 96% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 94% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 85% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 67% (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 Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
African American91%
Asian88%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education74%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female68%
Male63%
African American49%
Asian75%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education29%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient13%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education53%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient43%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male92%
African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient93%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented97%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
African American64%
Asian86%
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education35%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient38%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education97%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
African American91%
Asian89%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education81%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient56%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male67%
African American50%
Asian89%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education25%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient11%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
African American80%
Asian89%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education47%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient43%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant85%
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 Acceptable" 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):

  • Commended Performance: 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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