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Cedar Hill Independent School District

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285 Uptown Blvd
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Dallas County
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PH: (972) 291-1581
FAX: (972) 291-5231

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Grades PK-12
7774 students
14 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2009)

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

81% (2008)

86% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

85% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

73% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

79% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

87% (2008)

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

66% (2009)

67% (2008)

63% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

95% (2009)

95% (2008)

87% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

91% (2009)

92% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

62% (2009)

58% (2008)

56% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

76% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

90% (2009)

81% (2008)

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

63% (2009)

52% (2008)

45% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

85% (2009)

85% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

48% (2009)

51% (2008)

52% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

52% (2008)

57% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

97% (2009)

95% (2008)

93% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

73% (2009)

76% (2008)

72% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

72% (2008)

67% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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

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	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African American	90%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	62%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	80%
Male	80%
African American	77%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	51%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
African American	80%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	100%
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	39%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African American	89%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	100%
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	56%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African American	79%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	50%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	47%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	83%
African American	85%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	42%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	96%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	73%
African American	70%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	40%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	81%
African American	80%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	43%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
African American	93%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	100%
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	73%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	76%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	80%
Male	73%
African American	73%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	83%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	20%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
African American	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	32%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	53%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	96%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	70%
Male	62%
African American	61%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	20%
Not special education	70%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	66%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	59%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	66%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	58%
Male	65%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Special education	23%
Not special education	65%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	36%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	54%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	66%
Male	61%
African American	60%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Special education	24%
Not special education	66%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	63%
Non-migrant	63%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	82%
African American	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	48%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	47%
African American	43%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	46%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Special education	8%
Not special education	51%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	48%
Gifted/talented	98%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	44%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	54%
Male	48%
African American	46%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	53%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	6%
Not special education	55%
Not limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	51%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	98%
African American	96%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	79%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	72%
Male	74%
African American	70%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	24%
Not special education	76%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
African American	91%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	40%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	66%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	9%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

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 "Academically Acceptable" 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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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
Recommended High School Program

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	21	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	12%	8%
1 to 5 years	41%	30%
6 to 10 years	20%	20%
11 to 20 years	17%	23%
21 or more years	11%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	20	19
Grade 3	19	19
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	27	22
Grade 6	29	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	18	22
English (middle and high school)	24	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	22	20
Science (middle and high school)	23	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	27	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	66%	14%
Hispanic	21%	47%
White	12%	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	2%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	49%	55%
Special education	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students	5%	8%
Limited English proficient	5%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,046	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	8%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >