Test Scores for Brooks County Independent School District

Brooks County Independent School District

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

P.O. Box 589
Falfurrias, TX 78355
Brooks County
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PH: (361) 325-8000
FAX: (361) 325-1913

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Grades PK-12
1528 students
4 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2011)

70% (2010)

65% (2009)

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

64% (2011)

58% (2010)

55% (2009)

69% (2008)

66% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

66% (2011)

74% (2010)

67% (2009)

56% (2008)

81% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

76% (2011)

86% (2010)

60% (2009)

80% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

73% (2010)

85% (2009)

59% (2008)

74% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2011)

84% (2010)

78% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

71% (2011)

75% (2010)

61% (2009)

60% (2008)

64% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

88% (2010)

78% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2011)

72% (2010)

79% (2009)

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

71% (2011)

71% (2010)

67% (2009)

75% (2008)

68% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2011)

72% (2010)

80% (2009)

63% (2008)

76% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

92% (2009)

83% (2008)

91% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

74% (2011)

63% (2010)

73% (2009)

52% (2008)

74% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2011)

92% (2010)

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

59% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

85% (2011)

95% (2010)

82% (2009)

69% (2008)

51% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

59% (2011)

64% (2010)

56% (2009)

47% (2008)

47% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

80% (2010)

70% (2009)

70% (2008)

46% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

84% (2011)

90% (2010)

73% (2009)

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

58% (2010)

55% (2009)

42% (2008)

33% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

77% (2011)

88% (2010)

73% (2009)

68% (2008)

69% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

49% (2011)

61% (2010)

44% (2009)

46% (2008)

24% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

87% (2011)

83% (2010)

76% (2009)

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

59% (2011)

65% (2010)

55% (2009)

45% (2008)

49% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

94% (2009)

90% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

76% (2011)

78% (2010)

77% (2009)

74% (2008)

71% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

92% (2011)

85% (2010)

89% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

73% (2011)

73% (2010)

71% (2009)

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (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

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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	61%
Female	67%
Male	54%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	62%
Proficient in English	59%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	66%
Proficient in English	63%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	64%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	59%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	0%
Not special education	71%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	68%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	76%
Female	87%
Male	63%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	13%
Not special education	81%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	84%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	0%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	79%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	67%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	83%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	84%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	62%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	67%
Not special education	71%
Proficient in English	70%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	72%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	89%
Not special education	82%
Proficient in English	82%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	33%
Not special education	73%
English language learners	83%
Proficient in English	68%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	33%
Not special education	73%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	70%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	68%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	0%
Not special education	78%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Not special education	77%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	89%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	50%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	86%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	29%
Not special education	62%
Proficient in English	59%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	77%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	78%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	25%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	51%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	10%
Not special education	56%
Proficient in English	51%
Non-migrant	51%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	74%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	44%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	79%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	44%
Male	53%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	49%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	11%
Not special education	58%
Proficient in English	51%
Non-migrant	49%
Gifted/talented	93%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	55%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	93%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	59%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	11%
Not special education	72%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	86%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	46%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	15%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	33%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	7%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" 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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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	7%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	21%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	13%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	23%	23%
21 or more years¹	37%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	15	19
Grade 1¹	18	19
Grade 2¹	18	19
Grade 3¹	16	19
Grade 4¹	15	20
Grade 5¹	15	22
Grade 6¹	14	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	13	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	18	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	17	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	18	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	97%	48%
White, not Hispanic	3%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	14%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	91%	55%
Special education¹	13%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	8%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	4%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,348	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	9%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >