Test Scores for Highland Park Independent School District

Highland Park Independent School District

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

P.O. Box 30430
Amarillo, TX 79120
Potter County
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PH: (806) 335-2823
FAX: (806) 335-3547

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Grades PK-12
922 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2011)

96% (2010)

99% (2009)

94% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

66% (2011)

77% (2010)

86% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

84% (2011)

83% (2010)

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Writing

88% (2011)

81% (2010)

94% (2009)

98% (2008)

86% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

72% (2011)

84% (2010)

88% (2009)

91% (2008)

86% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

98% (2011)

93% (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

96% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

94% (2011)

99% (2010)

82% (2009)

83% (2008)

92% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

95% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

92% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

80% (2011)

85% (2010)

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

99% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

76% (2011)

74% (2010)

74% (2009)

81% (2008)

70% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2011)

87% (2010)

85% (2009)

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

95% (2011)

97% (2010)

93% (2009)

99% (2008)

96% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

73% (2011)

82% (2010)

85% (2009)

79% (2008)

84% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2011)

93% (2010)

100% (2009)

95% (2008)

97% (2007)

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

Social Studies

99% (2011)

93% (2010)

96% (2009)

89% (2008)

97% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

96% (2011)

90% (2010)

86% (2009)

76% (2008)

82% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

92% (2010)

93% (2009)

81% (2008)

87% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

93% (2011)

98% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

94% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

76% (2011)

88% (2010)

74% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

95% (2011)

93% (2010)

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

95% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

82% (2011)

74% (2010)

69% (2009)

74% (2008)

66% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

95% (2011)

84% (2010)

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

81% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

79% (2010)

62% (2009)

68% (2008)

73% (2007)

55% (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)

95% (2009)

94% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Science

93% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

91% (2009)

91% (2008)

88% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

98% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

88% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

84% (2009)

76% (2008)

73% (2007)

81% (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	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	50%
Not special education	81%
English language learners	85%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	59%
Male	75%
African American	n/a
Asian	83%
Hispanic	55%
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	50%
Not special education	68%
English language learners	69%
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	66%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	79%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	84%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Not special education	75%
Proficient in English	70%
Non-migrant	72%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

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

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Not special education	95%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	98%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Not special education	95%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	88%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	60%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	72%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	77%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	93%
Male	90%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	93%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	90%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	77%
Male	70%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	75%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
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%

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

Science	This District
All Students	96%
Female	92%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	86%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	83%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	67%
Not special education	90%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	97%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Not special education	76%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	60%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	0%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	94%
Male	96%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	60%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	82%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	0%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	83%
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	93%
Female	96%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	67%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	38%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	84%
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 "Recognized".

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: English Language Arts
Attendance Rate
Recommended High School Program

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	6%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	33%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	31%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	18%	23%
21 or more years¹	13%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	19	19
Grade 1¹	15	19
Grade 2¹	15	19
Grade 3¹	21	19
Grade 4¹	15	20
Grade 5¹	17	22
Grade 6¹	19	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	13	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	10	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	13	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	14	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	15	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	61%	34%
Hispanic	28%	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	4%
Black, not Hispanic	5%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	62%	55%
Special education¹	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	8%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	4%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,752	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	7%	10%
School leadership	13%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

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