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Gatesville High School

Public | 9-12 | 826 students

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Posted January 16, 2006

While its not the top of the line school in the States, I couldn't pick a better environment for my kid to be in. Its a very personal atmosphere and great for the development of young adults.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 28, 2005

My child goes to gatesville and he is very happy. I believe the drug level is down and the academics is high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2005

If you want your kid to be happy, this is the best school they could ever be in.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 3, 2005

This school is one in which God has not been removed. Gatesville High School is a place where morals and values are still taught and demonstrated by the faculty and staff. The community of Gatesville is conservative and these conservative views are shared by and with our children. I strongly recommend Gatesville High School to any parent wishing to enroll their child in a caring, close knit, supportive environment where they can focus on learning and not survival. Gatesville High School is definetily a school I support and appreciate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2005

Gatesville High School is a great school that helps prepare their students for college. They have the AP courses that helped ease the transition from High School to college easier for my child and I am forever greatful for that.
—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.

191 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education43%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education66%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education41%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented95%

Math

All Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education16%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education37%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education69%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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%
Female96%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education54%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education56%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education61%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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
White 82% 34%
Hispanic 12% 48%
Black 4% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 19%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 31%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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205 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
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Phone: (254) 865-8281

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