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| TAKS Results |
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 7
Reading
 93% (2011)
 97% (2010)
89% (2009)
94% (2008)
95% (2007)
92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
Writing
98% (2011)
98% (2010)
94% (2009)
97% (2008)
98% (2007)
100% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.
Math
96% (2011)
94% (2010)
92% (2009)
96% (2008)
98% (2007)
98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
98% (2011)
97% (2010)
99% (2009)
100% (2008)
97% (2007)
96% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
Social Studies
98% (2011)
96% (2010)
94% (2009)
98% (2008)
96% (2007)
97% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.
Science
92% (2011)
87% (2010)
84% (2009)
84% (2008)
93% (2007)
94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.
Math
98% (2011)
97% (2010)
98% (2009)
96% (2008)
94% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% 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.
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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 7
| All Students | 93% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 92% |
| African American | 80% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 95% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | 50% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Not limited English proficient | 94% |
| Non-migrant | 93% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 100% |
| Male | 95% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 71% |
| Not special education | 100% |
| Not limited English proficient | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 95% |
| African American | 60% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 80% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Special education | 100% |
| Not special education | 96% |
| Not limited English proficient | 97% |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011
Grade 8
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 99% |
| Male | 98% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 83% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Not limited English proficient | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 99% |
| Male | 97% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 79% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Not limited English proficient | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 95% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 86% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Special education | 58% |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Not limited English proficient | 92% |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 98% |
| Female | 99% |
| Male | 97% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| Native American | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 96% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 75% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Not limited English proficient | 98% |
| Non-migrant | 98% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
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| Accountability Rating |
 In 2010-2011 this school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary". 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.
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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: Reading/English Language Arts
- Commended Performance: Mathematics
- Commended Performance: Writing
- Commended Performance: Science
- Commended Performance: Social Studies
- Attendance Rate
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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