Canutillo High School

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 79% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Grade 10

Social Studies
 83% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 38% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 81% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 70% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 91% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 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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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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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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".

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

• Recommended High School Program

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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Composite

	This School1	State Average1	National Average2
Graduating class of 2006	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	17	20	21

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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