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The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.
235 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.
234 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.
241 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.
242 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.
241 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.
232 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.
233 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.
230 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.
227 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 70% |
| Female | 69% |
| Male | 71% |
| Black or African American | 67% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 55% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 64% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 81% |
| Special education | 44% |
| Not special education | 72% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 70% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 70% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | 85% |
| Male | 80% |
| Black or African American | 81% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 80% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Special education | 44% |
| Not special education | 86% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 83% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 83% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 64% |
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 64% |
| Black or African American | 63% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 57% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 76% |
| Special education | 24% |
| Not special education | 69% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 33% |
| Proficient in English | 64% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 64% |
| Gifted/talented | 97% |
| All Students | 79% |
| Female | 79% |
| Male | 79% |
| Black or African American | 77% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Special education | 31% |
| Not special education | 85% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 67% |
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 79% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 93% |
| Male | 91% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Special education | 46% |
| Not special education | 98% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 83% |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 83% |
| Female | 86% |
| Male | 80% |
| Black or African American | 81% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 80% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Special education | 44% |
| Not special education | 86% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 83% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 83% |
| Gifted/talented | 96% |
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 94% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black or African American | 90% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Special education | 47% |
| Not special education | 94% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 62% |
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 64% |
| Black or African American | 60% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 86% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 62% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 63% |
| Special education | 18% |
| Not special education | 66% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 63% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 62% |
| Gifted/talented | 96% |
| All Students | 92% |
| Female | 90% |
| Male | 94% |
| Black or African American | 92% |
| Asian | n/a |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Special education | 59% |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | n/a |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 92% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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800 N Westmoreland
De Soto,
TX 75115
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Phone: (972) 230-1820
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