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Carrizo Springs Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 512 students

 

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Posted June 29, 2007

i personally would not reccomend this school for your children i went to school here and was not satisfied with it there it way to much drama and the teachers do not treat students fairly they chose favoritsm.. thats why i decided to move and get into a better school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 7, 2007

This school's principal is very nice and up to date with all her students
—Submitted by Monica, a parent


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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 83% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
95%
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
49%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

157 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrant63%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students66%
Female75%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrant43%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%
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

Math

All Students65%
Female57%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education43%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English65%
Migrant61%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education45%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English75%
Migrant72%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students88%
Female92%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education38%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant78%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
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

Math

All Students74%
Female78%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education55%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrant65%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education38%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrant70%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students66%
Female62%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education38%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education75%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrant74%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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 95% 50%
White 4% 31%
Asian 1% 3%
Black 1% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr David Davis
Fax number
  • (830) 876-3655

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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451 Hwy 85 E
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Phone: (830) 876-2496

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