TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 83% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 93% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 92% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 68% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 87% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% 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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female90%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education42%
Not special education86%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education70%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education50%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students68%
Female61%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education43%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education83%
Not special education87%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant87%
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.

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  Accountability Rating


In 2008-2009 this school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this school was rated "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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