Test Scores for Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 127
Edcouch, TX 78538
Hidalgo County
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PH: (956) 262-6000
FAX: (956) 262-6032

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Grades PK-12
5177 students
8 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

86% (2011)

87% (2010)

89% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2011)

85% (2010)

83% (2009)

79% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2011)

81% (2010)

76% (2009)

67% (2008)

63% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

91% (2010)

83% (2009)

76% (2008)

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

81% (2011)

76% (2010)

70% (2009)

82% (2008)

75% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

74% (2011)

72% (2010)

70% (2009)

66% (2008)

58% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

77% (2010)

69% (2009)

82% (2008)

81% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

68% (2011)

71% (2010)

87% (2009)

88% (2008)

91% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

66% (2010)

76% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2011)

77% (2010)

70% (2009)

76% (2008)

80% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

86% (2011)

91% (2010)

86% (2009)

84% (2008)

94% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

73% (2010)

76% (2009)

75% (2008)

76% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

82% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

91% (2011)

89% (2010)

79% (2009)

77% (2008)

70% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

59% (2011)

60% (2010)

54% (2009)

45% (2008)

47% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

84% (2010)

81% (2009)

75% (2008)

65% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2011)

92% (2010)

79% (2009)

60% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

65% (2011)

53% (2010)

49% (2009)

35% (2008)

41% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

87% (2011)

87% (2010)

78% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

52% (2011)

60% (2010)

35% (2009)

39% (2008)

36% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

91% (2011)

91% (2010)

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

78% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

70% (2010)

50% (2009)

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

97% (2011)

93% (2010)

93% (2009)

86% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

84% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2009)

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

92% (2011)

87% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

77% (2010)

74% (2009)

64% (2008)

67% (2007)

66% (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	86%
Female	89%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	71%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	89%
Migrant	88%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	100%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	85%
Proficient in English	90%
Migrant	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	38%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	87%
Migrant	61%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	38%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	87%
Proficient in English	92%
Migrant	82%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	97%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	58%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	89%
Proficient in English	91%
Migrant	83%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	84%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	55%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	72%
Proficient in English	88%
Migrant	69%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	72%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	50%
Not special education	74%
English language learners	63%
Proficient in English	82%
Migrant	64%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	85%
Not special education	81%
English language learners	78%
Proficient in English	84%
Migrant	74%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Special education	7%
Not special education	71%
English language learners	59%
Proficient in English	78%
Migrant	67%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	64%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	47%
Not special education	68%
English language learners	61%
Proficient in English	72%
Migrant	65%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	96%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	74%
Male	66%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Special education	36%
Not special education	71%
English language learners	61%
Proficient in English	78%
Migrant	56%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	42%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	92%
Migrant	90%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	31%
Not special education	67%
English language learners	63%
Proficient in English	66%
Migrant	59%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	92%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	92%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	50%
Not special education	90%
English language learners	78%
Proficient in English	95%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	43%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	83%
Proficient in English	96%
Migrant	87%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	61%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	29%
Not special education	59%
English language learners	41%
Proficient in English	67%
Migrant	38%
Non-migrant	62%
Gifted/talented	89%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	67%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	72%
Proficient in English	87%
Migrant	76%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	87%
Male	77%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	27%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	58%
Proficient in English	93%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	64%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	0%
Not special education	67%
English language learners	49%
Proficient in English	73%
Migrant	62%
Non-migrant	65%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	50%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	77%
Proficient in English	90%
Migrant	80%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	97%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	47%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Special education	17%
Not special education	53%
English language learners	28%
Proficient in English	61%
Migrant	33%
Non-migrant	56%
Gifted/talented	95%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	95%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	67%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	76%
Proficient in English	97%
Migrant	87%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	29%
Not special education	70%
English language learners	64%
Proficient in English	72%
Migrant	65%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	90%

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	97%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	65%
Not special education	100%
English language learners	95%
Proficient in English	98%
Migrant	96%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	19%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	57%
Proficient in English	92%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	39%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	96%
Migrant	90%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	25%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	66%
Proficient in English	90%
Migrant	76%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	98%

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 Unacceptable". 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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Attendance Rate
Recommended High School Program

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	13%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	37%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	13%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	19%	23%
21 or more years¹	18%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	21	19
Grade 1¹	16	19
Grade 2¹	19	19
Grade 3¹	18	19
Grade 4¹	40	20
Grade 5¹	48	22
Grade 6¹	20	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	28	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	20	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	31	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	27	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	25	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	100%	48%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	96%	55%
Special education¹	8%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	12%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	40%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,447	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	10%	10%
School leadership	9%	11%
Other expenditures	25%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >