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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 86% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 89% (2011)
 88% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 91% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing
 96% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math
 91% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2011)
 95% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 94% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies
 96% (2011)
 97% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science
 80% (2011)
 77% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math
 90% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (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.

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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education38%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented99%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education38%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient77%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education60%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient42%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education71%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient68%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education47%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient79%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education85%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient92%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education54%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient83%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education62%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%
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 "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized". In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
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: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • 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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

 
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