Test Scores for Alpine Independent School District

Alpine Independent School District

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

704 W Sul Ross Ave
Alpine, TX 79830
Brewster County
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PH: (432) 837-7700
FAX: (432) 837-7740

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Grades PK-12
1108 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2011)

82% (2010)

90% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

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

Math

85% (2011)

74% (2010)

86% (2009)

64% (2008)

73% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2011)

88% (2010)

84% (2009)

86% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Writing

88% (2011)

94% (2010)

95% (2009)

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

83% (2011)

88% (2010)

77% (2009)

66% (2008)

80% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

95% (2011)

90% (2010)

90% (2009)

97% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

84% (2011)

81% (2010)

77% (2009)

67% (2008)

91% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

73% (2010)

79% (2009)

93% (2008)

90% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2011)

85% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

97% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

77% (2011)

88% (2010)

86% (2009)

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2011)

87% (2010)

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

94% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

94% (2011)

94% (2010)

90% (2009)

94% (2008)

98% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

86% (2010)

68% (2009)

80% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2011)

97% (2010)

99% (2009)

96% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

97% (2011)

91% (2010)

94% (2009)

100% (2008)

98% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

86% (2011)

83% (2010)

81% (2009)

85% (2008)

74% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

94% (2011)

83% (2010)

78% (2009)

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

95% (2011)

99% (2010)

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

89% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

90% (2011)

96% (2010)

81% (2009)

84% (2008)

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

99% (2011)

100% (2010)

97% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

85% (2011)

87% (2010)

66% (2009)

66% (2008)

50% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

96% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

91% (2010)

83% (2009)

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

98% (2009)

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

97% (2011)

94% (2010)

90% (2009)

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

97% (2011)

100% (2010)

98% (2009)

96% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

Math

95% (2011)

98% (2010)

92% (2009)

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

79% (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	85%
Female	88%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	73%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	81%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	82%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	85%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	81%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	96%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	85%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

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

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	80%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	81%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	80%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	75%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Special education	40%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	60%
Not special education	87%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	94%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	80%
Not special education	95%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

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

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

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	92%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	60%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	93%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

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

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	57%
Not special education	88%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	91%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	100%
Not special education	95%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	74%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	33%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	81%
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	93%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	97%
Female	97%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	71%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	95%
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 "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: Social Studies
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

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	7%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	15%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	28%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	34%	23%
21 or more years¹	16%	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	21	19
Grade 2¹	20	19
Grade 3¹	14	19
Grade 4¹	17	20
Grade 5¹	21	22
Grade 6¹	18	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	2	22
English (middle and high school)¹	16	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	18	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	16	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	15	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	64%	48%
White, not Hispanic	33%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	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	51%	55%
Special education¹	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	8%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	8%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,201	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	13%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

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