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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • 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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  Accountability Rating


In 2007-2008 this school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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 Students91%
Female93%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient98%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White60%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient95%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female85%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis School
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient92%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant92%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female64%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient81%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient85%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services55%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented88%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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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