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Dickinson Independent School District

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Spending Per Pupil

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Dickinson, TX 77539
Galveston County
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PH: (281) 229-6000
FAX: (281) 229-6011

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Grades PK-12
9353 students
13 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

91% (2011)

94% (2010)

92% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

84% (2010)

85% (2009)

88% (2008)

87% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

86% (2011)

88% (2010)

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

91% (2011)

93% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

90% (2011)

89% (2010)

89% (2009)

84% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

89% (2009)

90% (2008)

88% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

88% (2011)

91% (2010)

83% (2009)

78% (2008)

77% (2007)

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

Math

95% (2011)

94% (2010)

94% (2009)

87% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2011)

90% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

93% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2011)

84% (2010)

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

93% (2011)

96% (2010)

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

82% (2010)

77% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2011)

94% (2010)

94% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Social Studies

96% (2011)

95% (2010)

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

82% (2011)

78% (2010)

71% (2009)

68% (2008)

71% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

83% (2010)

86% (2009)

76% (2008)

70% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

88% (2011)

90% (2010)

85% (2009)

81% (2008)

86% (2007)

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

Math

77% (2011)

74% (2010)

71% (2009)

57% (2008)

59% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

93% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

74% (2011)

76% (2010)

66% (2009)

62% (2008)

59% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

77% (2010)

69% (2009)

62% (2008)

67% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

97% (2010)

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

88% (2011)

91% (2010)

86% (2009)

82% (2008)

73% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

94% (2011)

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

88% (2010)

79% (2009)

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

74% (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	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	93%
Asian	84%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	73%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	78%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
African American	86%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	52%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	87%
African American	84%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	59%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	21%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	60%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	93%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	79%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	70%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	93%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	74%
Not special education	94%
English language learners	72%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
African American	84%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	80%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	55%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
African American	93%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	88%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	89%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	63%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	91%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	77%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	81%
African American	79%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	100%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	31%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	33%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
African American	90%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	100%
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	41%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	76%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	100%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	43%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	94%
Male	95%
African American	95%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	79%
Not special education	95%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	92%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	90%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	75%
Male	88%
African American	71%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	82%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	88%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	75%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African American	85%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	55%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African American	67%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	41%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	43%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	81%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	70%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	74%
African American	58%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	40%
Not special education	77%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	97%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	60%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African American	75%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	39%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	93%
Not special education	99%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	99%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
African American	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	65%
Not special education	90%
English language learners	57%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	69%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	43%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	87%
African American	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	48%
Not special education	90%
English language learners	86%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	87%
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 "Recognized" 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	6%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	37%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	19%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	18%	23%
21 or more years¹	21%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	20	19
Grade 1¹	19	19
Grade 2¹	20	19
Grade 3¹	19	19
Grade 4¹	19	20
Grade 5¹	22	22
Grade 6¹	22	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	29	22
English (middle and high school)¹	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	23	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	24	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	23	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	23	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	43%	48%
White, not Hispanic	38%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	16%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	57%	55%
Special education¹	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	4%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	13%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,106	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	8%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >