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West Houston Charter School

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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TAKS Results
TAKS Results By Subgroup
Accountability Rating
Gold Performance Acknowledgments
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

5618 11th St
Katy, TX 77493
Harris County
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PH: (281) 391-5003
FAX: (281) 391-5010

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Grades K-8
23 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

97% (2009)

94% (2008)

96% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

79% (2009)

58% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2009)

87% (2008)

82% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

94% (2009)

83% (2008)

94% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

59% (2008)

71% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

90% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)

56% (2008)

65% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

71% (2008)

89% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

94% (2009)

97% (2008)

100% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

56% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

97% (2009)

93% (2008)

100% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

92% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

79% (2008)

88% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2009)

92% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

80% (2009)

86% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

67% (2009)

69% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

86% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

33% (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.

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	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	81%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	80%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	87%
Male	62%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	82%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	62%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	60%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	90%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	50%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

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

Social Studies	This District
All Students	80%
Female	67%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	33%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	69%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	33%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Not special education	62%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

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

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: Science
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	16%	8%
1 to 5 years	53%	30%
6 to 10 years	16%	20%
11 to 20 years	11%	23%
21 or more years	5%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	25	19
Grade 1	17	19
Grade 2	18	19
Grade 3	18	19
Grade 4	15	20
Grade 5	12	22
Grade 6	21	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	9	22
English (middle and high school)	10	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	8	21
Math (middle and high school)	12	20
Science (middle and high school)	12	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	13	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	74%	35%
Hispanic	13%	47%
Black	9%	14%
Asian or Pacific Islander	3%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	0%	55%
Special education	9%	10%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	0%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$5,545	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	<1%	10%
School leadership	25%	11%
Other expenditures	13%	19%

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