Test Scores for Driscoll Independent School District

Driscoll Independent School District

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TAKS Results
TAKS Results By Subgroup
Accountability Rating
Gold Performance Acknowledgments
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 238
Driscoll, TX 78351
Nueces County
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PH: (361) 387-7349
FAX: (361) 387-6088

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Grades PK-8
307 students
2 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

100% (2011)

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

100% (2008)

87% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

100% (2011)

97% (2010)

93% (2009)

100% (2008)

73% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2011)

88% (2010)

100% (2009)

92% (2008)

70% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

92% (2010)

100% (2009)

96% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

92% (2010)

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

83% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2011)

100% (2010)

100% (2009)

80% (2008)

78% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

86% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

71% (2008)

82% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

97% (2011)

100% (2010)

95% (2009)

100% (2008)

91% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2011)

78% (2010)

88% (2009)

100% (2008)

96% (2007)

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

Math

96% (2011)

86% (2010)

77% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

84% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Writing

92% (2011)

96% (2010)

100% (2009)

86% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

92% (2010)

88% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

92% (2011)

100% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Social Studies

100% (2011)

96% (2010)

84% (2009)

93% (2008)

80% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

88% (2011)

85% (2010)

84% (2009)

71% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Math

100% (2011)

92% (2010)

84% (2009)

85% (2008)

68% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	81%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	81%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	94%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	91%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	87%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	85%

Math	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	92%

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

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	80%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	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

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Accountability Rating

In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Exemplary". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Exemplary".

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

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Mathematics
Commended Performance: Writing
Attendance Rate

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	19%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	31%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	38%	23%
21 or more years¹	8%	19%

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Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	12	19
Grade 1¹	12	19
Grade 2¹	17	19
Grade 3¹	12	19
Grade 4¹	13	20
Grade 5¹	15	22
Grade 6¹	12	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	15	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	15	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	15	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	15	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	15	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	86%	48%
White, not Hispanic	14%	34%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	81%	55%
Special education¹	7%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	9%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	11%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$11,279	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	22%	19%

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