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Sweetwater Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
Nolan County
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PH: (325) 235-8601
FAX: (325) 235-5561

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 2320 students
  • 7 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 96% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing
 97% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 99% (2011)
 94% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 92% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 80% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing
 96% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies
 94% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science
 79% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading
 87% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 61% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 94% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 73% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 88% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 65% (2011)
 64% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 60% (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)
 98% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 85% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 82% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 94% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 94% (2009)
 96% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 84% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 80% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 76% (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 Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education88%
Not special education88%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education84%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female99%
Male95%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
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%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students92%
Female84%
Male98%
African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education90%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education55%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education63%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education45%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education82%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education56%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education79%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education54%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient79%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female91%
Male83%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education52%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education17%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education77%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female70%
Male77%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education15%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students88%
Female95%
Male78%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education38%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female69%
Male59%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education25%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education25%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education62%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education45%
Not special education89%
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 "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.

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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
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
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 teachers8%8%
1 to 5 years16%30%
6 to 10 years14%20%
11 to 20 years33%23%
21 or more years28%19%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1719
Grade 11919
Grade 21819
Grade 31619
Grade 42020
Grade 52022
Grade 61521
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)1420
Foreign language (middle and high school)2221
Math (middle and high school)1520
Science (middle and high school)1621
Social Studies (middle and high school)2022
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 Hispanic48%34%
Hispanic42%48%
Black, not Hispanic10%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged61%55%
Special education13%10%
Gifted/talented students9%8%
Limited English proficient1%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$9,190$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services10%10%
School leadership9%11%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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