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Gatesville Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

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

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
2816 students
5 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2011)

90% (2010)

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

95% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

85% (2010)

82% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2011)

81% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Writing

75% (2011)

77% (2010)

86% (2009)

87% (2008)

80% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

80% (2010)

82% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

92% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

91% (2011)

89% (2010)

85% (2009)

78% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Math

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

94% (2009)

80% (2008)

94% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

85% (2011)

89% (2010)

96% (2009)

85% (2008)

96% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

77% (2010)

84% (2009)

73% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

89% (2011)

91% (2010)

89% (2009)

86% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Writing

93% (2011)

93% (2010)

87% (2009)

89% (2008)

96% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

85% (2010)

83% (2009)

77% (2008)

78% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2011)

94% (2010)

97% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

94% (2011)

96% (2010)

90% (2009)

89% (2008)

92% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

85% (2011)

89% (2010)

73% (2009)

72% (2008)

84% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

88% (2010)

84% (2009)

71% (2008)

72% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

90% (2011)

92% (2010)

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

83% (2010)

76% (2009)

69% (2008)

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

93% (2011)

93% (2010)

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

81% (2011)

68% (2010)

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

64% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

87% (2011)

88% (2010)

88% (2009)

88% (2008)

94% (2007)

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

Math

75% (2011)

72% (2010)

64% (2009)

57% (2008)

75% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

97% (2010)

98% (2009)

95% (2008)

92% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

93% (2011)

89% (2010)

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

92% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

92% (2010)

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (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	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	59%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	88%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	47%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	43%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	80%
Male	69%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	20%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	33%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	92%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	64%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	86%
Male	95%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	79%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	82%
Male	92%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	59%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	41%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	73%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	41%
Not special education	81%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	63%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	63%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	58%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	99%
Male	94%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	89%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	94%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	71%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	79%
Male	90%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	63%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	87%
Male	88%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	79%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	66%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	88%
Male	71%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	43%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	69%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	82%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	37%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	82%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	41%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	95%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	16%
Not special education	84%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	99%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	91%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	61%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	96%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	54%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	56%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	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

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 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

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Information about this data

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	6%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	22%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	24%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	21%	23%
21 or more years¹	27%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Information about this data

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	80%	34%
Hispanic	15%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	41%	55%
Special education¹	16%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	4%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	3%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		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 >

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