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Cotulla High School

Public | 9-12 | 282 students

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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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
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 Students51%
Female52%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students58%
Female67%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students54%
Female50%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female76%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 91% 48%
White 8% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
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 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 32%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • MR DIRK DYKSTRA
Fax number
  • (830) 879-4302
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Cotulla, TX 78014
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