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Accelerated Intermediate Academy

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12825 Summit Ridge
Houston, TX 77085
Harris County
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PH: (713) 283-6298
FAX: (713) 283-6190

  • Grades PK-8
  • 600 students
  • 5 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 88% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 90% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 86% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 66% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 96% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 76% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 71% (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.

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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
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant74%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female86%
Male60%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female71%
Male53%
African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not special education65%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant61%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not special education65%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant63%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female67%
Male95%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female50%
Male86%
African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education20%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant88%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female84%
Male100%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female59%
Male75%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education20%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant65%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female89%
Male63%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education38%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant77%

WritingThis District
All Students86%
Female95%
Male75%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant86%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female74%
Male56%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education25%
Not special education78%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant66%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female63%
Male84%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female71%
Male81%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Special education0%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant76%
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.

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 Accountability Rating



In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district 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.

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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: Social Studies
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers41%8%
1 to 5 years35%30%
6 to 10 years18%20%
11 to 20 years3%23%
21 or more years3%19%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergartenn/a19
Grade 1n/a19
Grade 2n/a19
Grade 3n/a19
Grade 42520
Grade 5n/a22
Grade 61521
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)1420
Foreign language (middle and high school)n/a21
Math (middle and high school)n/a20
Science (middle and high school)n/a21
Social Studies (middle and high school)1122

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black77%14%
Hispanic22%47%
White<1%35%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged99%55%
Special education8%10%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient9%17%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$5,532$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional47%60%
Support services3%10%
School leadership22%11%
Other expenditures28%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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