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1200 Congress Ste 6500
Houston, TX 77002
Harris County
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PH: (713) 222-4340
FAX: (713) 222-4388

Grades 3-12
264 students
4 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (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 89% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (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 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (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.

Writing

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (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 Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (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 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

67% (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

38% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

20% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

Data not available for this district (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

Data not available for this district (2009)

Data not available for this district (2008)

20% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

27% (2011)

28% (2010)

78% (2009)

46% (2008)

45% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

7% (2011)

28% (2010)

24% (2009)

26% (2008)

15% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

46% (2011)

53% (2010)

61% (2009)

46% (2008)

47% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

61% (2011)

71% (2010)

73% (2009)

49% (2008)

63% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

29% (2011)

33% (2010)

35% (2009)

17% (2008)

13% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

40% (2011)

61% (2010)

78% (2009)

62% (2008)

67% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

38% (2011)

35% (2010)

32% (2009)

33% (2008)

42% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

17% (2011)

18% (2010)

16% (2009)

11% (2008)

32% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

14% (2011)

27% (2010)

19% (2009)

19% (2008)

24% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

58% (2011)

70% (2010)

71% (2009)

59% (2008)

60% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

17% (2011)

22% (2010)

10% (2009)

15% (2008)

20% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

62% (2011)

72% (2010)

64% (2009)

68% (2008)

63% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

31% (2011)

31% (2010)

21% (2009)

45% (2008)

23% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

64% (2011)

66% (2010)

68% (2009)

49% (2008)

50% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

23% (2011)

24% (2010)

15% (2009)

26% (2008)

17% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

78% (2011)

100% (2010)

69% (2009)

100% (2008)

78% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

41% (2011)

85% (2010)

38% (2009)

50% (2008)

44% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

71% (2011)

92% (2010)

64% (2009)

67% (2008)

50% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

41% (2011)

69% (2010)

38% (2009)

33% (2008)

62% (2007)

22% (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

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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
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
Subgroup results not available

Writing	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
Subgroup results not available

Science	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	27%
Male	18%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not special education	31%
Proficient in English	31%
Non-migrant	27%

Math	This District
All Students	7%
Male	0%
African American	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	0%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Not special education	8%
Proficient in English	8%
Non-migrant	7%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	22%
Male	53%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	0%
Not special education	55%
Proficient in English	46%
Non-migrant	46%

Writing	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	58%
African American	41%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	40%
Not special education	64%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	11%
Male	34%
African American	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Special education	0%
Not special education	35%
Proficient in English	32%
Non-migrant	29%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	50%
Male	38%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Special education	29%
Not special education	43%
English language learners	43%
Proficient in English	39%
Non-migrant	40%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	38%
Female	86%
Male	31%
African American	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Special education	19%
Not special education	44%
English language learners	14%
Proficient in English	41%
Non-migrant	38%

Science	This District
All Students	17%
Female	29%
Male	14%
African American	4%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Special education	6%
Not special education	21%
English language learners	17%
Proficient in English	17%
Non-migrant	17%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	33%
Male	12%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
Native American	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Special education	9%
Not special education	15%
English language learners	14%
Proficient in English	15%
Non-migrant	14%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	57%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	21%
Not special education	64%
English language learners	9%
Proficient in English	61%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	11%
Male	18%
African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
Native American	n/a
White	15%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Special education	7%
Not special education	19%
English language learners	0%
Proficient in English	18%
Non-migrant	17%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	62%
Male	58%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Special education	38%
Not special education	66%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	62%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Male	30%
African American	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Special education	0%
Not special education	38%
Proficient in English	33%
Non-migrant	31%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	64%
Female	57%
Male	65%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	43%
Not special education	67%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Male	24%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	0%
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Special education	0%
Not special education	26%
Proficient in English	24%
Non-migrant	23%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	78%
Male	81%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not special education	79%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Male	40%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not special education	43%
Proficient in English	41%
Non-migrant	41%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	71%
Male	67%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not special education	90%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Male	47%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not special education	50%
Proficient in English	41%
Non-migrant	41%

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

This district did not receive a rating in 2010-2011.

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

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

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	3%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	44%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	26%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	18%	23%
21 or more years¹	9%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Grade 3¹	n/a	19
Grade 4¹	n/a	20
Grade 5¹	n/a	22
Grade 6¹	5	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	17	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	n/a	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	11	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	10	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	13	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	47%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	41%	14%
White, not Hispanic	11%	34%
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	100%	55%
Special education¹	14%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	6%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,307	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	60%
Support services	16%	10%
School leadership	19%	11%
Other expenditures	1%	19%

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