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Corpus Christi Montessori School

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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3530 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Nueces County
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PH: (361) 852-0707
FAX: (361) 852-0640

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  • Grades 1-8
  • 175 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 96% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 79% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 83% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math
 92% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 100% (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
 94% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (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 84% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 94% (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 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2011)
 100% (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 86% in 2011.

Writing
 94% (2011)
 100% (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 94% in 2011.

Math
 69% (2011)
 86% (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 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (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.

Social Studies
 90% (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 Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science
 90% (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 Science was 79% in 2011.

Math
 90% (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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Not special education93%
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female81%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education78%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female89%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Not special education94%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female78%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Not special education82%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Not special education96%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Not special education81%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Not special education92%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education93%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female90%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education93%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Not special education87%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

WritingThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Not special education73%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students90%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%
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

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 Accountability Rating



In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Exemplary". 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: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Science
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
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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers143%8%
1 to 5 years143%30%
6 to 10 years10%20%
11 to 20 years114%23%
21 or more years10%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Grade 11n/a19
Grade 21n/a19
Grade 31n/a19
Grade 41n/a20
Grade 51n/a22
Grade 61n/a21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)12022
English (middle and high school)1n/a20
Foreign language (middle and high school)1n/a21
Math (middle and high school)1n/a20
Science (middle and high school)1n/a21
Social Studies (middle and high school)1n/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic50%34%
Hispanic49%48%
Black, not Hispanic<1%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged15%55%
Special education111%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient10%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,482$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services2%10%
School leadership20%11%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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