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Posted September 8, 2008

Beeing a student at mary grimes has been a wonderful experience for me. It has granted many opportunities that my other home schools never offered. In grimes no one ever judges you or look at you some weird way because of your past, they only look at you like another face of the future and they always do their best to make you feel special. This school has been like a second chance and it is the best!
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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.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
4%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
0%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
10%
Social Studies

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

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
20%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
40%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students13%
Femalen/a
Male17%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education14%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English17%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant13%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
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 Students21%
Female20%
Male22%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Special educationn/a
Not special education23%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English38%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant21%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Male0%
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 education0%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English0%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant0%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Male0%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education0%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English0%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant0%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students22%
Femalen/a
Male20%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English33%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant22%
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female62%
Male68%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female56%
Male78%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female92%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 69% 50%
Black 14% 13%
White 13% 31%
Asian 2% 3%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 44%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%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 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Bob Tipton
Fax number
  • (972) 968-5610

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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