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Gatesville Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

311 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
Coryell County
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PH: (254) 865-7251
FAX: (254) 865-2279

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Grades PK-12
2764 students
5 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

80% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

82% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

85% (2009)

78% (2008)

78% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

94% (2009)

80% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

96% (2009)

85% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

73% (2008)

82% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

87% (2009)

89% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

83% (2009)

77% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

97% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

73% (2009)

72% (2008)

84% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

84% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

76% (2009)

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

88% (2009)

88% (2008)

94% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

64% (2009)

57% (2008)

75% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

98% (2009)

95% (2008)

92% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, 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	96%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	79%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	83%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	63%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	83%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	64%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	86%
Female	92%
Male	79%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	75%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	84%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	67%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	97%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	100%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	79%
Male	91%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	60%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	92%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	84%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	69%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	88%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	50%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	87%
Female	94%
Male	79%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	41%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	84%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	28%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	96%
Male	99%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	87%
Not special education	99%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	87%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	61%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	19%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	53%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	47%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	77%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	33%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	92%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	67%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	68%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	18%
Not special education	75%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	69%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	97%
Male	79%
African American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	52%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	64%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Special education	19%
Not special education	69%
Not limited English proficient	64%
Non-migrant	64%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	99%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	100%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	92%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	80%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	73%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	77%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	35%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, 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 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	6%	8%
1 to 5 years	22%	30%
6 to 10 years	24%	20%
11 to 20 years	21%	23%
21 or more years	27%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	21	19
Grade 2	20	19
Grade 3	18	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	23	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	21	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	20	21
Math (middle and high school)	18	20
Science (middle and high school)	21	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	22	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	80%	35%
Hispanic	15%	47%
Black	4%	14%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	41%	55%
Special education	16%	10%
Gifted/talented students	4%	8%
Limited English proficient	3%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,530	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >