TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 84% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 94% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 90% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 66% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 53% (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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare this school

 

Back to top >
  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 Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
African American94%
Asian93%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient79%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female72%
Male75%
African American65%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education32%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African American82%
Asian82%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education76%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient93%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented95%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
African American62%
Asian91%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education35%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education84%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African American88%
Asian91%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education65%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students66%
Female66%
Male67%
African American57%
Asian82%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education35%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented95%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
African American73%
Asian91%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant80%
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards  

Back to top >
  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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare with Accountability Ratings from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

 
Back to top >
How challenging is Live Oak Ridge Middle School?