Test Scores for Decatur Independent School District

Decatur Independent School District

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Spending Per Pupil

309 S Cates
Decatur, TX 76234
Wise County
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PH: (940) 393-7100
FAX: (940) 627-3141

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Grades PK-12
3026 students
5 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2011)

93% (2010)

91% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

89% (2010)

74% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2011)

86% (2010)

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

90% (2011)

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

91% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

91% (2010)

92% (2009)

81% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

92% (2011)

94% (2010)

93% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

87% (2011)

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

82% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

96% (2010)

91% (2009)

92% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2011)

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

85% (2009)

87% (2008)

79% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2011)

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

95% (2011)

96% (2010)

95% (2009)

88% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

88% (2010)

85% (2009)

71% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

98% (2011)

96% (2010)

98% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

98% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

91% (2008)

96% (2007)

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

Science

85% (2011)

81% (2010)

79% (2009)

74% (2008)

81% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

91% (2010)

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

69% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

92% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Math

75% (2011)

71% (2010)

80% (2009)

76% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

93% (2009)

89% (2008)

83% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

78% (2011)

84% (2010)

69% (2009)

68% (2008)

59% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

95% (2011)

94% (2010)

93% (2009)

90% (2008)

87% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

82% (2010)

72% (2009)

71% (2008)

63% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

97% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Science

93% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

87% (2009)

80% (2008)

79% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

94% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

93% (2009)

96% (2008)

86% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

85% (2009)

77% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (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

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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	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	54%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	83%
Male	89%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	62%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	76%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	37%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	57%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	44%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	85%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	21%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	80%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	83%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	80%
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	73%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	73%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	83%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	56%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	43%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	83%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	33%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	87%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	77%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	73%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	70%
Not special education	97%
English language learners	70%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	20%
Not special education	79%
English language learners	42%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	86%
Not special education	100%
English language learners	86%
Proficient in English	99%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	99%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	88%
Not special education	99%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	57%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	43%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	77%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	86%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	56%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	42%
Not special education	79%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	62%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	93%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	39%
Not special education	82%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	78%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	73%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	22%
Not special education	77%
Proficient in English	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	98%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	87%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	97%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Not special education	95%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	65%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	94%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	69%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%

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 "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Recognized". 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	4%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	28%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	18%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	28%	23%
21 or more years¹	22%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	16	19
Grade 1¹	18	19
Grade 2¹	21	19
Grade 3¹	18	19
Grade 4¹	19	20
Grade 5¹	22	22
Grade 6¹	24	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	25	22
English (middle and high school)¹	17	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	17	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	16	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	19	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	19	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	68%	34%
Hispanic	30%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	14%
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	33%	55%
Special education¹	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	10%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	14%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,367	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	8%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >