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Connally Independent School District

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

200 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
McLennan County
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PH: (254) 296-6460
FAX: (254) 412-5530

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Grades PK-12
2692 students
7 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

57% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

68% (2008)

76% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2009)

88% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

67% (2009)

74% (2008)

58% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

95% (2009)

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

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

Writing

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

91% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2009)

97% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

58% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

52% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

81% (2009)

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

74% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

58% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

83% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

53% (2009)

57% (2008)

54% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

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

Science

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

85% (2009)

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (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	90%
Male	91%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	80%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	86%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	64%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	75%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	76%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	65%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	75%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	67%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	74%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	70%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	68%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	60%
Not special education	67%
Limited English proficient	56%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	71%
Male	79%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	80%
Not special education	75%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	95%
African American	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	71%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	90%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	83%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	70%
African American	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	29%
Not special education	75%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	50%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	59%
Male	61%
African American	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	14%
Not special education	65%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	61%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	93%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	57%
Male	54%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	46%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	55%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	73%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	67%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	41%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	73%
African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	38%
Not special education	76%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	88%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	48%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	93%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	53%
Male	63%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Special education	30%
Not special education	61%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	58%
Gifted/talented	93%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	27%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	55%
Male	51%
African American	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	0%
Not special education	57%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	53%
Gifted/talented	87%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	85%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	82%
Male	91%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	86%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	95%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	53%
Not special education	99%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	85%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	80%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%
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 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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	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	10%	8%
1 to 5 years	34%	30%
6 to 10 years	12%	20%
11 to 20 years	20%	23%
21 or more years	24%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	18	19
Grade 1	18	19
Grade 2	19	19
Grade 3	19	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	27	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	16	21
Math (middle and high school)	19	20
Science (middle and high school)	20	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	46%	35%
Black	29%	14%
Hispanic	24%	47%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	68%	55%
Special education	13%	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		$7,613	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	60%
Support services	9%	10%
School leadership	16%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >