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Childress High School

Public | 9-12 | 317 students

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Posted February 1, 2013

Great school, great community, and great unity. I've been to many high schools, but the sense of pride to be a Bobcat is so strong here. I love it. Go Big Blue!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 28, 2009

This school is great to go to. Everyday there is some new challenge the teachers help you overcome. They teach you more than just an algebra lesson, or world history. All of the teachers are a support system, and they make school fun. Even the principal, and vice principal! I wouldn't go to another high school for anything!:)
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 26, 2009

This school is great school to go, it teaches you the best, and the teachers are awesome, the counceler is the one that encourages you to keep going.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Black or African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education43%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students70%
Female67%
Male74%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education0%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education43%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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

English Language Arts

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female95%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "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
White 63% 34%
Hispanic 28% 48%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 17%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 45%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 20%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 40%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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800 Ave J N W
Childress, TX 79201
Phone: (940) 937-6131 x401

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