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Edcouch-Elsa High School

Public | 9-12 | 1336 students

 

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Posted October 6, 2009

Edcouch-Elsa High School is a great school. It is a small loving community that supports each other no matter what happens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Edcouch Elsa High School is full of poverty and mangled by politics. However, the kids go everyday trying to show them that nothing will stop them. We are able to have some kids get admitted into Ivy League school. They work hard, knowing that they are behind in the competition of life but are ready to step up to the challenge.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 1, 2005

As a studet in this school, I think it's one of the best schools ever. Who said money is everything, the people in this school are caring, no matter what shape or size.
—Submitted by K, a former student


Posted June 21, 2004

This school is really great. It has a great academic tradition, with some of the best teachers the state has to offer. The teachers build relationships with every student, and it's easy to ask them for assistance.This school also has a strong athletic program, that is recognized yearly for it's outstanding achievements. This school however, doesn't just have some of the best teachers, administrators, and staff, but the students are incredible! Two words come to my mind when I hear 'Edcouch-Elsa' Tradition, and Pride!
—Submitted by a student


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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.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

315 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

309 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
39%
Social Studies

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

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

272 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

271 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

273 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

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

All Students65%
Female64%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education0%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English73%
Migrant62%
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education27%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English93%
Migrant79%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant87%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented98%

Math

All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education29%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English72%
Migrant65%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented90%

Science

All Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Special education17%
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)28%
Proficient in English61%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented97%
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 Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education39%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant90%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented97%

Math

All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education25%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant76%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented98%

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education19%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant79%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education65%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant96%
Non-migrant98%
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 Unacceptable".
  • 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 100% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
White 0% 31%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 32%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 16%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr John R Gonzalez
Fax number
  • (956) 262-6060

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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