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Highland Park Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79108
Potter County
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PH: (806) 335-2823
FAX: (806) 335-3547

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 916 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

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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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient85%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female59%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian83%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education50%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient69%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female79%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant84%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female92%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient70%
Non-migrant72%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education60%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female77%
Male70%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female92%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female83%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education0%
Not special education89%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education0%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education67%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education89%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education38%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "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

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 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
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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers6%8%
1 to 5 years33%30%
6 to 10 years31%20%
11 to 20 years18%23%
21 or more years13%19%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1919
Grade 11519
Grade 21519
Grade 32119
Grade 41520
Grade 51722
Grade 61921
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)1320
Foreign language (middle and high school)1021
Math (middle and high school)1320
Science (middle and high school)1421
Social Studies (middle and high school)1522
How Important is Class Size? >
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic61%34%
Hispanic28%48%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%4%
Black, not Hispanic5%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged62%55%
Special education11%10%
Gifted/talented students8%8%
Limited English proficient4%17%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,752$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services7%10%
School leadership13%11%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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