TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 52% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 58% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 65% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 57% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 73% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 71% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education50%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient85%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education25%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient44%
Not limited English proficient53%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient57%
Not limited English proficient58%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students65%
Female77%
Male51%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education33%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient57%
Not limited English proficient64%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented83%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female60%
Male53%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education33%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient38%
Not limited English proficient58%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education17%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient75%
Migrant78%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male73%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education15%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient14%
Not limited English proficient75%
Migrant88%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female72%
Male71%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education0%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient71%
Migrant75%
Non-migrant71%
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

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

  • Commended Performance: Science
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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