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Raven School

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
Walker County
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PH: (936) 344-6677
FAX: (936) 344-7236

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 136 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 60% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 9% (2011)
 15% (2010)
 2% (2009)
 4% (2008)
 6% (2007)
 3% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 56% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 38% (2011)
 19% (2010)
 10% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 3% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 58% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 31% (2011)
 13% (2010)
 21% (2009)
 5% (2008)
 9% (2007)
 11% (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)
 77% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 75% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 46% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 67% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 46% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 63% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 36% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 13% (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 Students60%
Female43%
Male62%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Special education42%
Not special education67%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant60%

MathThis District
All Students9%
Female0%
Male11%
African American3%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Native Americann/a
White10%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Special education0%
Not special education13%
Not limited English proficient9%
Non-migrant9%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students56%
Male57%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not special education67%
Not limited English proficient56%
Non-migrant56%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Male36%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not special education50%
Not limited English proficient38%
Non-migrant38%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students58%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not special education56%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant58%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Male29%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not special education42%
Not limited English proficient31%
Non-migrant31%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education83%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Male55%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Special education40%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not special education67%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
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

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 Accountability Rating



In 2010-2011 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. This district did not receive a rating in 2009-2010. This district did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.
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 teachers10%8%
1 to 5 years114%30%
6 to 10 years129%20%
11 to 20 years136%23%
21 or more years121%19%
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic42%48%
Black, not Hispanic36%14%
White, not Hispanic22%34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged1100%55%
Special education123%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient13%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,715$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services7%10%
School leadership10%11%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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