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J M Hanks High School

Public | 9-12 | 2018 students

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Posted April 13, 2009

athletics are awesome always competetive
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2007

I had one son graduate from Hanks and one currently attending. I can honestly say that there still are a few good teachers that try to take the time to give the individual attention needed for students that need a little extra help. On the other hand the classrooms are overcrowded with not enough teachers to give that one on one attention. The english department has excellent teachers that care...very impressive. The availability of music, sports, and other extracurricular activities is great. The level of parent involvement has never been great. The school suffers in parent involvement. More parents need to get involved for the sake of their children and the school. Communication between principal, and teachers to the parent has always been poor ever since our boys have attended with the exception of a handful of excellent teachers.
—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.

489 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

510 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

497 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

480 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

479 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

493 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

432 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

423 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

425 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

435 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
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 Students65%
Female63%
Male67%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Special education30%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education67%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education74%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education58%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male84%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education42%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education78%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education90%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education78%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female92%
Male94%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education89%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English100%
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 "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 86% 48%
White 10% 34%
Black 4% 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 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 60%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 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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