TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 49% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 62% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% 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.

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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 School
All Students88%
Female82%
Male94%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Special education100%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female50%
Male49%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Special education50%
Not special education49%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant49%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female77%
Male52%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not special education66%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant63%

WritingThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male74%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Special education20%
Not special education77%
Not limited English proficient71%
Non-migrant71%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female79%
Male70%
African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Special education30%
Not special education83%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%

ScienceThis School
All Students62%
Female72%
Male52%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Special education25%
Not special education71%
Not limited English proficient63%
Non-migrant62%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Special education44%
Not special education73%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant69%
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.

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  Accountability Rating


In 2008-2009 this school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school 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.

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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this school was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Comparable Improvement: Math
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.

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