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Athens Independent School District

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104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
Henderson County
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PH: (903) 677-6991
FAX: (903) 677-6908

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Grades PK-12
3404 students
6 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

97% (2011)

92% (2010)

96% (2009)

100% (2008)

99% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

79% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2011)

74% (2010)

81% (2009)

73% (2008)

75% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

90% (2011)

81% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

82% (2010)

84% (2009)

81% (2008)

76% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

88% (2011)

91% (2010)

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

84% (2011)

92% (2010)

79% (2009)

74% (2008)

72% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

95% (2010)

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

81% (2011)

84% (2010)

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

90% (2010)

77% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2011)

88% (2010)

91% (2009)

79% (2008)

90% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

96% (2011)

94% (2010)

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

79% (2010)

83% (2009)

70% (2008)

84% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2011)

99% (2010)

95% (2009)

98% (2008)

84% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

93% (2011)

95% (2010)

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

82% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

69% (2011)

77% (2010)

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

93% (2010)

85% (2009)

83% (2008)

74% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

90% (2011)

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

62% (2010)

63% (2009)

65% (2008)

60% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

87% (2011)

93% (2010)

88% (2009)

92% (2008)

85% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

72% (2011)

65% (2010)

57% (2009)

59% (2008)

49% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

84% (2011)

93% (2010)

86% (2009)

92% (2008)

81% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

63% (2011)

64% (2010)

61% (2009)

63% (2008)

67% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

100% (2010)

99% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

90% (2011)

89% (2010)

84% (2009)

73% (2008)

77% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

97% (2011)

93% (2010)

92% (2009)

93% (2008)

89% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

83% (2010)

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

86% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011, 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 all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	100%
Not special education	97%
English language learners	99%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	78%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	90%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	76%
African American	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	50%
Not special education	79%
English language learners	51%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	67%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	33%
Not special education	87%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	80%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	65%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	87%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	57%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	63%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	80%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	88%
Male	76%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	60%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	45%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	44%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	84%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	87%
African American	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	56%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	69%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	88%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	97%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	57%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	66%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	90%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	87%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	90%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	100%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	77%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	64%
Male	74%
African American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	57%
Not special education	69%
English language learners	36%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	100%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	91%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	86%
Not special education	90%
English language learners	55%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	78%
Male	61%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	0%
Not special education	71%
English language learners	55%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	86%
Not special education	87%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
African American	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	86%
Not special education	72%
English language learners	33%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	67%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	63%
Male	64%
African American	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	29%
Not special education	65%
English language learners	25%
Proficient in English	65%
Non-migrant	63%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	99%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	100%
Not special education	99%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	93%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	83%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	71%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	60%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011, 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

Accountability Rating

In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

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 all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	5%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	28%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	18%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	27%	23%
21 or more years¹	22%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	19	19
Grade 1¹	19	19
Grade 2¹	22	19
Grade 3¹	19	19
Grade 4¹	18	20
Grade 5¹	20	22
Grade 6¹	18	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	18	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	21	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	17	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	19	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	22	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	48%	34%
Hispanic	36%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	15%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	63%	55%
Special education¹	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	5%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	22%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,641	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >