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Woodson Center for Excellence

Public | 9-12 | 182 students

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Posted January 6, 2011

its the best school u could ever be in. i'm glad i came to this school its easier and more fun here
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 23, 2009

Woodson Center for Excellence is a safe, secure school for students who need an alternative setting to the 'regular' high school. The staff is what makes the school because they are all on the same page as far as how the school should be run, following the rules, teaching, etc. The principals love the kids and are hands-on, in and out of the classrooms and monitoring the halls. They know the kids by name and have fun with them; however, they DO make the students tow the line, and they do not play favorites. The state test scores need to be improved, but the stress and demand of these tests is hard on the type of student who attends this school. They will learn much more than what tests can measure!


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
24%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
9%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
28%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
36%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students27%
Female6%
Male38%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special educationn/a
Not special education28%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English27%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant27%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female70%
Male88%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female85%
Male75%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students16%
Female17%
Male15%
Black or African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Special educationn/a
Not special education16%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English16%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant16%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female8%
Male31%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special educationn/a
Not special education20%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English20%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant20%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students52%
Female42%
Male62%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 46% 48%
White 34% 34%
Black 19% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 0%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 64%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 5%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 5%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 45%N/A23%
21 or more years 45%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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342 Cockerell
Abilene, TX 79601
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Phone: (325) 671-4736

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