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Academy Independent School District

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

704 E Main St
Little River, TX 76554
Bell County
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PH: (254) 982-4304
FAX: (254) 982-0023

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Grades PK-12
1134 students
4 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

94% (2011)

93% (2010)

96% (2009)

97% (2008)

98% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

90% (2009)

91% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

89% (2011)

80% (2010)

89% (2009)

87% (2008)

85% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

82% (2011)

93% (2010)

98% (2009)

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

89% (2010)

93% (2009)

88% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2011)

93% (2010)

92% (2009)

97% (2008)

97% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

81% (2011)

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

88% (2008)

81% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

90% (2010)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)

99% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

93% (2011)

91% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

100% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

83% (2010)

90% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

95% (2011)

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

95% (2011)

99% (2010)

99% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

92% (2010)

87% (2009)

92% (2008)

83% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

95% (2011)

99% (2010)

100% (2009)

99% (2008)

94% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

98% (2011)

100% (2010)

100% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

96% (2011)

84% (2010)

90% (2009)

81% (2008)

84% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

96% (2011)

94% (2010)

91% (2009)

87% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

95% (2011)

96% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

88% (2010)

69% (2009)

84% (2008)

64% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

97% (2011)

99% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

92% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

93% (2011)

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

96% (2011)

99% (2010)

99% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

85% (2010)

90% (2009)

74% (2008)

78% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

98% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

97% (2011)

100% (2010)

95% (2009)

86% (2008)

93% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

99% (2011)

99% (2010)

99% (2009)

93% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Math

98% (2011)

99% (2010)

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (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	94%
Female	93%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	97%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	82%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	95%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	58%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	33%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	84%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	42%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	87%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	82%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	57%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	83%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	43%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	80%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	50%
Not special education	99%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	60%
Not special education	90%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	50%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	97%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	98%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	92%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	93%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	95%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	80%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	40%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	67%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	93%
Female	91%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	95%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	80%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	99%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	86%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

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

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	99%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	80%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	98%
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 "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Exemplary".

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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
Commended Performance: Writing
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results

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

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	1%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	13%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	17%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	33%	23%
21 or more years¹	35%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	21	19
Grade 1¹	16	19
Grade 2¹	15	19
Grade 3¹	20	19
Grade 4¹	18	20
Grade 5¹	20	22
Grade 6¹	20	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	14	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	14	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	17	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	16	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	17	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	80%	34%
Hispanic	18%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	28%	55%
Special education¹	9%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	8%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	1%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,112	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	6%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

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