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Rosita Valley Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 417 students

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Posted November 3, 2009

The teaching staff is great! Reading and Math has been a challenge for them, but overall they are doing wonderful, teaching students strategies for testing. It has always been there number one priority to prepare each student to succeed.
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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 87% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
89%
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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
69%
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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
80%
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 Students73%
Female76%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Native56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English83%
Migrant69%
Non-migrant77%
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

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English100%
Migrant92%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students79%
Female86%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant77%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English100%
Migrant100%
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

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English94%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Native70%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English94%
Migrant58%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students79%
Female82%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English100%
Migrant70%
Non-migrant80%
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

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant57%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students77%
Female89%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Native90%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant71%
Non-migrant77%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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 83% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 17% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Black N/A 14%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 68%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 3%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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735 Rosita Vly Rd
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone: (830) 758-7065

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