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Ray High School

Public | 9-12 | 1885 students

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4 stars

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Posted yesterday

My School Is The BOMB ! ! ! ! <3 The Teachers Are Great (:
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2010

Most teachers at this school are unhappy; they are treated as highly disposable and not as professionals. They are blamed for everything, no matter how hard they try or care; the ones who get by are the ones who stopped caring. The learning environment is in decay as classes are huge in core subjects and teachers are not supported in discipline. Many teachers in standard classes will find their classes with 50%+ special ed. Most of the teachers are becoming ill due to the high-level of stress in an at-risk environment where there is little support and little teamwork. Due to 3+ years of poor TAKS performance, the focus of this school has become drill, drill, drill students on TAKS questions. Generally, new teachers are not given support, guidance, nor mentoring. Most senior staff are just counting the days to retirement and newer staff are moving on after burn-out.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 22, 2010

I am so dissapointed in this school. The principal was suppose to be a star, but is far from it. She is all talk, no action. She is all about her. What a mess!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2009

True, W.B.Ray has had it's share of hardships, but it is amazingly on its way up, and has gotten there in so many areas. Administration and dedicated teachers lead the reasons for its' sucess. Those that are there in the day to day business of the school care and make a difference. It has great attributes and is awesome.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

479 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

489 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

433 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

409 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

405 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

417 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

337 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

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

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education28%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education47%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students89%
Female96%
Male83%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education52%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented98%

Math

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education40%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female85%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education57%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female79%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education81%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education90%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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
Hispanic 80% 48%
White 15% 34%
Black 3% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 18%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 36%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1002 Texan Trl
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Phone: (361) 878-7300

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