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Mexia Independent School District

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

616 N Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
Limestone County
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PH: (254) 562-4000
FAX: (254) 562-4007

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Grades PK-12
2214 students
6 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

97% (2009)

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

76% (2008)

84% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2009)

75% (2008)

82% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

88% (2009)

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Math

78% (2009)

76% (2008)

75% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2009)

87% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

85% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2009)

94% (2008)

96% (2007)

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

Math

67% (2009)

78% (2008)

84% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

76% (2009)

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

84% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Math

71% (2009)

81% (2008)

65% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2009)

97% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

71% (2009)

53% (2008)

59% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

68% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

78% (2009)

75% (2008)

82% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

46% (2008)

65% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

76% (2009)

92% (2008)

85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

52% (2009)

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

76% (2009)

89% (2008)

85% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

51% (2009)

61% (2008)

63% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

93% (2009)

94% (2008)

95% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

80% (2009)

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

95% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

73% (2009)

74% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (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

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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	97%
Female	99%
Male	96%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	75%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	97%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	79%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	44%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	77%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	83%
Male	77%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	38%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	20%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	17%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	90%
Male	86%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	33%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	74%
Female	67%
Male	78%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	14%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	73%
Male	85%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	50%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	55%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	56%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	70%
Male	65%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Special education	0%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	71%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	18%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	92%
Male	77%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	40%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	75%
Male	68%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	13%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	97%
Male	91%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	57%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	78%
Not special education	97%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	65%
Male	76%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	20%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	86%
Male	75%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	18%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	88%
Male	65%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	10%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	61%
Male	40%
African American	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	5%
Not special education	61%
Not limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	52%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	77%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	29%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	55%
Male	49%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Special education	14%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	52%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	86%
Male	67%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	7%
Not special education	84%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	59%
Male	44%
African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Special education	21%
Not special education	55%
Not limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	52%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	90%
Male	96%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	57%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	75%
Male	86%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	43%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	50%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	71%
Male	75%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	14%
Not special education	77%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	73%
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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	16%	8%
1 to 5 years	30%	30%
6 to 10 years	15%	20%
11 to 20 years	23%	23%
21 or more years	17%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	19
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	17	19
Grade 3	17	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	19	22
Grade 6	17	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	15	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	16	21
Math (middle and high school)	15	20
Science (middle and high school)	15	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	17	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	36%	35%
Black	34%	14%
Hispanic	30%	47%
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	68%	55%
Special education	16%	10%
Gifted/talented students	6%	8%
Limited English proficient	9%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,299	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >