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In 2007-2008 this school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Recognized". 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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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

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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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 98% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female99%
Male93%
African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education69%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented99%

WritingThis School
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
African American83%
Asian94%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education92%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
African American77%
Asian95%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education90%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education85%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African American65%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education32%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
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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