TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 68% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 35% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 80% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 33% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 69% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 78% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 48% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 63% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (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.

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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 9
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female78%
Male57%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education30%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient46%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female40%
Male30%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Special education11%
Not special education39%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient36%
Non-migrant35%
Gifted/talented86%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis School
All Students80%
Female88%
Male72%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education43%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students33%
Female29%
Male36%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Special education0%
Not special education36%
Limited English proficient11%
Not limited English proficient39%
Non-migrant33%
Gifted/talented38%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male60%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education25%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient39%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented75%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female55%
Male39%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education13%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient49%
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talented88%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female80%
Male75%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education60%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient57%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female54%
Male43%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special education20%
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient60%
Non-migrant48%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students63%
Female73%
Male52%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education18%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient25%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented80%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special education0%
Not special education49%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant44%
Gifted/talented100%
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 school was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. This school did not receive a rating in 2007-2008. This school did not receive a rating in 2006-2007.
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

No acknowledgment data was reported for this school.

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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  ACT Results


Composite
 This School1State 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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