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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 "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable". In 2005-2006, this school was rated "Recognized".
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 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 80% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 87% (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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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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 4
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Special education33%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient11%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students80%
Female84%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Special education29%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient13%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services61%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Special education17%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient11%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education0%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient18%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female65%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services59%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Special education14%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education33%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant78%
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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