Test Scores for Connally Independent School District

Connally Independent School District

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

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
2348 students
4 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2011)

87% (2010)

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

68% (2011)

80% (2010)

82% (2009)

79% (2008)

57% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

77% (2011)

79% (2010)

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

77% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

82% (2011)

83% (2010)

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

81% (2010)

74% (2009)

68% (2008)

76% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2011)

84% (2010)

81% (2009)

88% (2008)

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

74% (2011)

64% (2010)

67% (2009)

74% (2008)

58% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

84% (2010)

75% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

76% (2011)

77% (2010)

95% (2009)

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

60% (2011)

69% (2010)

85% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

76% (2011)

84% (2010)

70% (2009)

81% (2008)

79% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

87% (2011)

88% (2010)

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

91% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

56% (2011)

76% (2010)

60% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2011)

95% (2010)

92% (2009)

97% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

94% (2011)

98% (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

73% (2011)

78% (2010)

55% (2009)

61% (2008)

58% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

84% (2010)

72% (2009)

74% (2008)

52% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2011)

88% (2010)

81% (2009)

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

52% (2010)

74% (2009)

54% (2008)

56% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

90% (2011)

86% (2010)

86% (2009)

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

59% (2011)

59% (2010)

58% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

87% (2011)

84% (2010)

83% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

51% (2011)

66% (2010)

53% (2009)

57% (2008)

54% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

98% (2011)

97% (2010)

96% (2009)

96% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

88% (2011)

90% (2010)

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

93% (2011)

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

88% (2010)

85% (2009)

73% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (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	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	83%
Not special education	76%
English language learners	64%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	65%
Male	70%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	57%
Not special education	68%
English language learners	55%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	86%
Male	67%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	63%
Not special education	78%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	90%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	73%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	56%
Not special education	83%
English language learners	72%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	78%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	71%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	89%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	90%
Male	77%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	40%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	77%
Male	72%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Not special education	76%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	71%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	31%
Not special education	79%
English language learners	64%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	62%
African American	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	38%
Not special education	62%
English language learners	58%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	60%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	85%
Male	69%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	0%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	95%
Male	80%
African American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	30%
Not special education	90%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	54%
African American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	14%
Not special education	58%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	55%
Non-migrant	56%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	84%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	80%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	94%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	90%
Not special education	94%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	68%
Male	79%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	75%
Not special education	73%
English language learners	29%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	67%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	88%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	79%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	59%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	59%
Male	75%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	55%
Not special education	68%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	87%
Not special education	90%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	57%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	33%
Not special education	61%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	92%
Male	81%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	43%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	56%
Male	46%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Special education	18%
Not special education	54%
Proficient in English	52%
Non-migrant	51%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	90%
Not special education	99%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	100%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	86%
African American	94%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	89%
Not special education	93%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	90%
Male	81%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	67%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	85%
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	10%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	34%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	12%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	20%	23%
21 or more years¹	24%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	18	19
Grade 1¹	18	19
Grade 2¹	19	19
Grade 3¹	19	19
Grade 4¹	20	20
Grade 5¹	20	22
Grade 6¹	27	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	16	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	19	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	20	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
White, not Hispanic	45%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	28%	14%
Hispanic	25%	48%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	68%	55%
Special education¹	13%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	5%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	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 >