TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 66% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 17% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 45% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 10% (2009)
 9% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 55% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 8% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 78% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 44% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 32% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 41% (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 Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant66%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female13%
Male22%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Not special education18%
Limited English proficient14%
Not limited English proficient18%
Non-migrant17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Female38%
Male52%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Not special education47%
Not limited English proficient43%
Non-migrant45%

ScienceThis School
All Students10%
Female4%
Male15%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Not special education8%
Not limited English proficient11%
Non-migrant10%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students55%
Female67%
Male45%
African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Not special education56%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant55%

MathThis School
All Students8%
Female8%
Male7%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Not special education6%
Not limited English proficient9%
Non-migrant8%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female73%
Male85%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Not special education78%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant78%

ScienceThis School
All Students44%
Female38%
Male51%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Not special education44%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant44%

English Language ArtsThis School
All Students60%
Female63%
Male56%
African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Not special education60%
Not limited English proficient61%
Non-migrant60%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female30%
Male35%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Not special education31%
Not limited English proficient31%
Non-migrant32%
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 "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "AEA: 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

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 182021
Graduating class of 2005 152021
Graduating class of 2004 132021
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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