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Harker Heights, TX 76548

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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 90% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing
 95% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 94% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 97% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 91% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math
 98% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011, 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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

 

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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 Students90%
Female98%
Male83%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education80%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient63%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education83%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient83%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students91%
Female89%
Male93%
African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011, 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

See Texas' state standards  

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  Accountability Rating


In 2010-2011 this school was rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview  

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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

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

  • Commended Performance: Writing
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

 
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