TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

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

Math
 71% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 93% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
African American84%
Asian86%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education52%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented98%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education71%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male76%
African American65%
Asian71%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education30%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented95%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
African American91%
Asian94%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education44%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
African American75%
Asian94%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education36%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented98%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
African American51%
Asian94%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education21%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented95%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
African American58%
Asian94%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education19%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented98%
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
  • Attendance Rate
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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