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Star Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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F M 1047 & 64 S
Star, TX 76880
Mills County
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PH: (915) 948-3661
FAX: (915) 948-3398

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  • Grades K-12
  • 76 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 83% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 80% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 57% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 100% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 86% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
Data not available for this district (2009)
 67% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
 56% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 83% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 56% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 83% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 75% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2009)
 88% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2009)
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
Data not available for this district (2009)
 44% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
 88% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 88% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 57% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 83% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 50% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 80% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 80% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 50% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2009)
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
Data not available for this district (2009)
 64% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
Data not available for this district (2009)
 82% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
 64% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant75%

WritingThis District
All Students56%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient50%
Non-migrant56%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant75%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant63%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant83%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant50%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Non-migrant80%

MathThis District
All Students50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant50%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

English Language ArtsThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

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: Social Studies
  • 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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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers34%8%
1 to 5 years28%30%
6 to 10 years0%20%
11 to 20 years24%23%
21 or more years14%19%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergartenn/a19
Grade 1219
Grade 2119
Grade 3119
Grade 4120
Grade 5222
Grade 6721
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)822
English (middle and high school)720
Foreign language (middle and high school)521
Math (middle and high school)520
Science (middle and high school)621
Social Studies (middle and high school)622
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic49%47%
White44%35%
Black6%14%
Native American2%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged83%55%
Special education29%10%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient17%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$17,961$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services5%10%
School leadership18%11%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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