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Eastwood High School

Public | 9-12 | 2159 students

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Posted January 15, 2009

Eastwood is the best school in town. I graduated from eastwood and the only thing I wish is that I could spend another four years there. I will always support Eastwood
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 13, 2007

One fo the finest schools in El Paso. Administrators and Faculty really care about the students and their progress. One of the best athletic programs around.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2005

Best school in El Paso with fine teachers, administrators and extracurricular activities. Best dance teams in Texas and the best swimming team in Texas as well. Students need more discipline, however.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2004

Eastwood High School is El Paso's finest school. They are the pride of the Eastside. Eastwood is a school rich with tradition and school spirit. The continuation of traditions set in 1961 when the school opened are still celebrated today. This is possible due to the hard work and dedication of the faculty and staff. Higher Education is the focus of the teachers at Eastwood. With various advanced placement programs and a gifted and talented curriculum, the students leave the school fully prepared for college. Athletics are also supported at Eastwood. Everyone has the oppurtunity to get involved and excel in extra-curricular activites. At Eastwood finding a student who is not somehow involved is like finding a needle in a haystack. The parent involvement in the lives of teens at Eastwood is unparallel. Very simply Eastwood is the place to be.
—Submitted by debbie ritchey, a student


Posted October 10, 2003

Mr. Mata, Principal, and his Staff are to be congratulated regarding their continued focus on Eastwood's academic endeavors. While Eastwood holds a strong focus on accelerated learning, honors, and college preparation they also support their students in all student activities. The students are supported as they participate in academic, athletic and other programs which stress leadership, resonsibility, citizenship, and community involvement. Eastwood is assisting in the development of El Paso's future Leaders. Eastwood is truly El Paso's Finest and their success is evident.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

546 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

548 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

534 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

525 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

523 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

528 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

479 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

481 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education69%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students93%
Female98%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education62%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented98%

Math

All Students68%
Female63%
Male71%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education27%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented96%

Science

All Students71%
Female66%
Male75%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education32%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)21%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education71%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education61%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education53%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented98%

Science

All Students91%
Female90%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education76%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "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 84% 48%
White 13% 34%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 54%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 23%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 32%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2430 McRae Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
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