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GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1135 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78210
Bexar County
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PH: (210) 532-8816
FAX: (210) 534-0795

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 305 students
  • 3 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 54% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 15% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 4% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 71% (2011)
 57% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 32% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 14% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 61% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 32% (2011)
 26% (2010)
 10% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies
 78% (2011)
 66% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 56% (2011)
 44% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 76% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 36% (2011)
 36% (2010)
 31% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 28% (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.

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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 9
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education17%
Not special education57%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant54%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female16%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged15%
Not special education16%
Not limited English proficient15%
Non-migrant15%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students71%
Female75%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education64%
Not special education73%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female36%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Special education8%
Not special education37%
Not limited English proficient32%
Non-migrant32%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students61%
Female68%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education42%
Not special education64%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female28%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Special education10%
Not special education35%
Not limited English proficient32%
Non-migrant32%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education29%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant80%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female59%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education29%
Not special education61%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant57%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students76%
Female91%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education43%
Not special education82%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female41%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Special education0%
Not special education42%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant37%
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.

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 Accountability Rating



In 2010-2011 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "AEA: 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.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers160%8%
1 to 5 years131%30%
6 to 10 years14%20%
11 to 20 years15%23%
21 or more years10%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
English1n/a20
Foreign language1n/a21
Math1n/a20
Science1n/a21
Social Studies1n/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic93%48%
White, not Hispanic5%34%
Black, not Hispanic3%14%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged176%55%
Special education120%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient1<1%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,593$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional32%60%
Support services16%10%
School leadership35%11%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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