TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 93% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 89% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 83% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 72% (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 Students87%
Female91%
Male82%
African American84%
Asian93%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education44%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient64%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented99%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
African American92%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented99%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
African American68%
Asian92%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education26%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient64%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
Native American60%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
African American88%
Asian92%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education51%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient64%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented99%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
African American66%
Asian82%
Hispanic68%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education17%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient28%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented91%

MathThis School
All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
African American80%
Asian96%
Hispanic81%
Native American60%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education44%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient68%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented97%
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
  • Commended Performance: Writing
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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