Test Scores for Alto Independent School District

Alto Independent School District

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

244 County Rd 2429
Alto, TX 75925
Cherokee County
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PH: (936) 858-7101
FAX: (936) 858-2101

Grades PK-12
667 students
3 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

85% (2011)

94% (2010)

88% (2009)

93% (2008)

80% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

90% (2010)

74% (2009)

85% (2008)

54% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

90% (2011)

83% (2010)

81% (2009)

72% (2008)

85% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

77% (2010)

91% (2009)

68% (2008)

73% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

94% (2011)

92% (2010)

88% (2009)

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

86% (2011)

87% (2010)

77% (2009)

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

88% (2011)

95% (2010)

83% (2009)

88% (2008)

93% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

91% (2011)

90% (2010)

98% (2009)

91% (2008)

100% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

85% (2010)

85% (2009)

80% (2008)

100% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

92% (2011)

88% (2010)

87% (2009)

92% (2008)

88% (2007)

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

Writing

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

97% (2009)

97% (2008)

95% (2007)

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

Math

83% (2011)

86% (2010)

85% (2009)

86% (2008)

76% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2011)

97% (2010)

100% (2009)

90% (2008)

93% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

100% (2009)

84% (2008)

98% (2007)

98% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

73% (2011)

84% (2010)

84% (2009)

60% (2008)

76% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

81% (2010)

97% (2009)

70% (2008)

83% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

97% (2011)

100% (2010)

98% (2009)

85% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

73% (2011)

84% (2010)

70% (2009)

55% (2008)

73% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

96% (2011)

90% (2010)

88% (2009)

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

81% (2011)

65% (2010)

50% (2009)

84% (2008)

57% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

77% (2009)

81% (2008)

77% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

96% (2011)

81% (2010)

64% (2009)

81% (2008)

51% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

98% (2011)

100% (2010)

95% (2009)

91% (2008)

97% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

85% (2011)

97% (2010)

82% (2009)

63% (2008)

83% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

100% (2011)

94% (2010)

96% (2009)

91% (2008)

90% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

97% (2010)

82% (2009)

48% (2008)

93% (2007)

58% (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	81%
Male	87%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	63%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	90%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
English language learners	75%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	100%
Male	83%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	85%
Proficient in English	91%
Non-migrant	89%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	100%
Male	82%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	91%
English language learners	92%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	89%
Male	86%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	87%
English language learners	92%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	87%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	94%
English language learners	86%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	94%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	81%
Male	90%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	86%

Math	This District
All Students	88%
Female	81%
Male	93%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	86%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	88%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	89%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	77%
Male	100%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

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

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

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	93%
Male	72%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	87%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	86%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

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

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

Science	This District
All Students	73%
Female	64%
Male	84%
African American	69%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	73%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	76%
African American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	85%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	97%
Female	93%
Male	100%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	97%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	72%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	73%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	73%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

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

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	75%
Male	86%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	79%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	81%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	100%
Male	88%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	100%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	78%
Male	100%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	95%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	89%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

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 "Academically Acceptable". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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: Writing
Attendance Rate

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	13%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	24%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	16%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	23%	23%
21 or more years¹	25%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	16	19
Grade 1¹	19	19
Grade 2¹	16	19
Grade 3¹	13	19
Grade 4¹	15	20
Grade 5¹	16	22
Grade 6¹	16	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	10	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	11	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	11	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	11	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	13	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	46%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	29%	14%
Hispanic	24%	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	70%	55%
Special education¹	11%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	5%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	15%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,887	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Support services	4%	10%
School leadership	12%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >