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Boys Ranch Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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163 River Rd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
Oldham County
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PH: (806) 534-2221
FAX: (806) 534-2384

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 291 students
  • 4 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 75% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing
 77% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 54% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 79% (2011)
 75% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2011)
 61% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 72% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2011)
 51% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing
 73% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies
 92% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science
 68% (2011)
 72% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math
 62% (2011)
 74% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading
 89% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 45% (2011)
 34% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 94% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 68% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 77% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2011)
 49% (2010)
 33% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 97% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 94% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 65% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 93% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 83% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 83% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 58% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 56% (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.

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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 Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%

WritingThis District
All Students77%
Female67%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female67%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not special education55%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female57%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female86%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female86%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Not special education61%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%

WritingThis District
All Students73%
Female100%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female86%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education67%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female93%
Male74%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
Male89%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education90%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female79%
Male64%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education70%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education60%
Not special education63%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female94%
Male87%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female53%
Male43%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education46%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male90%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female56%
Male76%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Special education60%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Special education40%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant77%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female50%
Male59%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Special education20%
Not special education60%
Not limited English proficient55%
Non-migrant55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female86%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not special education84%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
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 "Academically Unacceptable" 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.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

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

  • 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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers17%8%
1 to 5 years26%30%
6 to 10 years9%20%
11 to 20 years29%23%
21 or more years19%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten519
Grade 1719
Grade 2619
Grade 31019
Grade 4720
Grade 5922
Grade 6421
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)620
Foreign language (middle and high school)921
Math (middle and high school)720
Science (middle and high school)821
Social Studies (middle and high school)822
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic71%34%
Hispanic17%48%
Black, not Hispanic10%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged79%55%
Special education19%10%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$19,491$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional72%60%
Support services13%10%
School leadership15%11%
Other expenditures<1%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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