Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers3%8%
1 to 5 years21%30%
6 to 10 years10%20%
11 to 20 years37%23%
21 or more years29%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English1420
Foreign language1821
Math1220
Science1621
Social Studies1822
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White83%35%
Hispanic15%47%
Native American2%<1%
Black<1%14%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged34%55%
Special education13%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,139$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Support services5%10%
School leadership12%11%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • English Language & Composition
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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