TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 90% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies
 88% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science
 59% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math
 74% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 54% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
African American87%
Asian83%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education52%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
African American61%
Asian83%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education18%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient67%
Not limited English proficient64%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students77%
Female81%
Male74%
African American80%
Asian88%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education19%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education48%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient68%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African American61%
Asian100%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education13%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient46%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education53%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
African American56%
Asian75%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education26%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient17%
Not limited English proficient62%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient42%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%
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: Reading/English Language Arts
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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