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Silsbee Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
Hardin County
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PH: (409) 980-7800
FAX: (409) 980-7897

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Grades PK-12
2995 students
5 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2011)

94% (2010)

95% (2009)

95% (2008)

98% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

94% (2011)

89% (2010)

83% (2009)

87% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

86% (2009)

89% (2008)

87% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

90% (2011)

90% (2010)

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

87% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

96% (2011)

93% (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

94% (2011)

92% (2010)

97% (2009)

95% (2008)

95% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

86% (2011)

93% (2010)

92% (2009)

82% (2008)

84% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

94% (2011)

93% (2010)

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

97% (2007)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

86% (2011)

85% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

90% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

84% (2010)

83% (2009)

89% (2008)

90% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

80% (2011)

80% (2010)

83% (2009)

89% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

92% (2009)

92% (2008)

87% (2007)

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

Math

83% (2011)

76% (2010)

82% (2009)

82% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2011)

96% (2010)

99% (2009)

97% (2008)

84% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

86% (2011)

93% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

77% (2011)

79% (2010)

80% (2009)

67% (2008)

68% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

90% (2010)

90% (2009)

87% (2008)

68% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

91% (2011)

96% (2010)

87% (2009)

95% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

81% (2010)

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

58% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

98% (2011)

95% (2010)

95% (2009)

93% (2008)

91% (2007)

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

Science

79% (2011)

77% (2010)

76% (2009)

70% (2008)

62% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

90% (2011)

89% (2010)

83% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

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

Math

78% (2011)

74% (2010)

63% (2009)

56% (2008)

68% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

99% (2010)

99% (2009)

99% (2008)

97% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

91% (2011)

95% (2010)

87% (2009)

87% (2008)

72% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

95% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

97% (2008)

96% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

93% (2011)

91% (2010)

73% (2009)

76% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (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	92%
Female	92%
Male	93%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	96%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	100%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	92%
Male	95%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	94%
Male	86%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
African American	91%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	86%
Female	82%
Male	90%
African American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	86%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	61%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	88%
Male	87%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	67%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	82%
Male	78%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	46%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	98%
Male	88%
African American	97%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	91%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	42%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	76%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	86%
Male	85%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	39%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	72%
Male	81%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	22%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	93%
African American	77%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	47%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	91%
Female	98%
Male	86%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	57%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

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

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	79%
Male	79%
African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	50%
Not special education	80%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	79%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	71%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	78%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Special education	38%
Not special education	80%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	100%
African American	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	99%
Special education	86%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	88%
Male	93%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	17%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	95%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	67%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	91%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	60%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	93%
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 "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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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

Information about this data

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	3%	8%
1 to 5 years	24%	30%
6 to 10 years	18%	20%
11 to 20 years	31%	23%
21 or more years	24%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Information about this data

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	18	19
Grade 1	20	19
Grade 2	17	19
Grade 3	18	19
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	17	22
Grade 6	18	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	18	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	19	21
Math (middle and high school)	19	20
Science (middle and high school)	18	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	75%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	20%	14%
Hispanic	4%	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
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 District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	46%	55%
Special education	14%	10%
Gifted/talented students	7%	8%
Limited English proficient	1%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,742	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	60%
Support services	8%	10%
School leadership	10%	11%
Other expenditures	26%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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