Test Scores for Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Public Charter School

Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Public Charter School

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Teachers
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5500 El Camino Del Rey
Houston, TX 77081
Harris County
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PH: (713) 349-9945
FAX: (713) 349-0671

Grades PK-8
485 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

94% (2009)

100% (2008)

93% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

85% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2011)

85% (2010)

88% (2009)

67% (2008)

100% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

95% (2010)

75% (2009)

93% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

100% (2011)

97% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

93% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

79% (2011)

81% (2010)

85% (2009)

91% (2008)

80% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

74% (2011)

97% (2010)

85% (2009)

73% (2008)

54% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

95% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2011)

70% (2010)

69% (2009)

86% (2008)

97% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

77% (2010)

78% (2009)

91% (2008)

100% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

76% (2011)

72% (2010)

65% (2009)

92% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

97% (2011)

84% (2010)

86% (2009)

93% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

81% (2010)

69% (2009)

90% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

83% (2011)

84% (2010)

93% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

97% (2011)

96% (2010)

95% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

69% (2011)

73% (2010)

85% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

94% (2011)

84% (2010)

83% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
English language learners	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
English language learners	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	68%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not special education	74%
English language learners	74%
Non-migrant	74%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	84%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
English language learners	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	60%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not special education	79%
English language learners	82%
Non-migrant	79%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	61%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not special education	74%
English language learners	76%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	69%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	71%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not special education	75%
English language learners	73%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	79%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	88%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	70%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not special education	78%
English language learners	73%
Non-migrant	76%

Writing	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	97%
English language learners	96%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	83%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	83%
English language learners	76%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	94%
Male	72%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	76%
Non-migrant	83%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	94%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	97%
English language learners	96%
Non-migrant	97%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not special education	69%
English language learners	61%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	94%
English language learners	88%
Non-migrant	94%

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 "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Recognized".

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

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

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

Commended Performance: Mathematics
Commended Performance: Science
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	8%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	76%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	12%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	4%	23%
21 or more years¹	0%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	100%	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	98%	55%
Special education¹	6%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	90%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,532	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	66%	60%
Support services	4%	10%
School leadership	12%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >