Test Scores for Farwell Independent School District

Farwell 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 F
Farwell, TX 79325
Parmer County
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PH: (806) 481-3371
FAX: (806) 481-9275

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Grades PK-12
581 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

96% (2011)

92% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

98% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

86% (2010)

97% (2009)

94% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2011)

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

88% (2008)

83% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

85% (2011)

97% (2010)

100% (2009)

98% (2008)

94% (2007)

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

Math

89% (2011)

100% (2010)

82% (2009)

98% (2008)

100% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2011)

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

83% (2008)

91% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

95% (2011)

86% (2010)

52% (2009)

47% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Math

88% (2011)

90% (2010)

93% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2011)

86% (2010)

90% (2009)

97% (2008)

94% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

80% (2010)

79% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

88% (2011)

83% (2010)

95% (2009)

92% (2008)

97% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

97% (2011)

97% (2010)

100% (2009)

100% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

80% (2010)

86% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2011)

92% (2010)

95% (2009)

100% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

100% (2011)

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

89% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

65% (2011)

77% (2010)

74% (2009)

71% (2008)

82% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

87% (2010)

87% (2009)

79% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

88% (2011)

92% (2010)

92% (2009)

97% (2008)

92% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

76% (2010)

70% (2009)

89% (2008)

80% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

95% (2011)

89% (2010)

97% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

68% (2011)

75% (2010)

75% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

98% (2011)

94% (2010)

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

100% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

70% (2009)

69% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

100% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

83% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

82% (2009)

88% (2008)

92% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

100% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

94% (2009)

100% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

79% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

80% (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	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	77%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	65%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	71%
English language learners	64%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	73%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	94%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	82%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	88%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	95%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	81%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	92%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	95%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	90%
Male	70%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	65%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	17%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	82%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	84%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	86%

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	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	42%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Not special education	67%
Proficient in English	65%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	100%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	62%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Not special education	68%
Proficient in English	74%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	68%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	69%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	73%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	79%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

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	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	77%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	83%

English Language Arts	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	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	93%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%

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

Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
Commended Performance: Writing
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
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	8%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	21%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	15%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	42%	23%
21 or more years¹	13%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	17	19
Grade 1¹	18	19
Grade 2¹	20	19
Grade 3¹	18	19
Grade 4¹	23	20
Grade 5¹	20	22
Grade 6¹	16	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	13	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	14	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	12	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	13	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	16	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	50%	34%
Hispanic	49%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	14%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	56%	55%
Special education¹	8%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	5%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	12%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,136	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	67%	60%
Support services	4%	10%
School leadership	13%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >