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Mineral Wells Independent School District

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

906 S W 5th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Palo Pinto County
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PH: (940) 325-6404
FAX: (940) 325-6378

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Grades PK-12
3648 students
6 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2009)

95% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

80% (2008)

82% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

75% (2009)

77% (2008)

83% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

83% (2009)

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

74% (2008)

82% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

82% (2009)

89% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Science

88% (2009)

70% (2008)

74% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

78% (2009)

84% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2009)

86% (2008)

94% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

80% (2009)

71% (2008)

75% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2009)

81% (2008)

80% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

90% (2009)

82% (2008)

89% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

69% (2009)

77% (2008)

71% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

90% (2009)

95% (2008)

84% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

91% (2009)

79% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

71% (2009)

52% (2008)

71% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

78% (2008)

67% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

85% (2009)

89% (2008)

91% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

68% (2008)

66% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

94% (2009)

89% (2008)

87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

67% (2009)

67% (2008)

60% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

86% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

68% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

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

Science

91% (2009)

81% (2008)

85% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

88% (2009)

80% (2008)

86% (2007)

66% (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	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	72%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	82%
Male	74%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	39%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	93%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	58%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	88%
Male	77%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	53%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	46%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	79%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	43%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	81%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	78%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	42%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	57%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	41%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	78%
Male	81%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	47%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	77%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	14%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	96%
Male	85%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	62%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	68%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	26%
Not special education	75%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	53%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	66%
Male	76%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	30%
Not special education	73%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	82%
Male	80%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	29%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	83%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	63%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	72%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	22%
Not special education	76%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	60%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	10%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	18%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	72%
Male	65%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Special education	10%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	68%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	98%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	91%
Not special education	99%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	86%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	78%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	91%
Male	85%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	88%
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 "Recognized" 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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts

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	18	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	20	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	n/a	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	8%	8%
1 to 5 years	24%	30%
6 to 10 years	16%	20%
11 to 20 years	29%	23%
21 or more years	23%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	17	19
Grade 1	17	19
Grade 2	27	19
Grade 3	25	19
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	19	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	17	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	18	20
Science (middle and high school)	19	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	18	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	64%	35%
Hispanic	30%	47%
Black	4%	14%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	57%	55%
Special education	15%	10%
Gifted/talented students	4%	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		$8,159	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	10%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >