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Crosswinds High School

Public | 9-12 | 301 students

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Posted September 24, 2010

The teachers are very caring for their students and try to help them understand the importance of being responsible for their own learning.


Posted December 2, 2009

crosswinds changed my life. that school gave me a chance to graduate early so i can take care of my daughter, and i'm so grateful they accepted me there.[:
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2009

Crosswinds is the best school,,,the teachers motivate you to do your best!!I only had 6 credits when I started and now I only need 3 to graduate,,,thanx to all the teachers that help me out look foward to seeing you this year
—Submitted by a student


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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.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

6 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
3%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

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

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students11%
Female17%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education11%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English13%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant11%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Female58%
Male50%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students13%
Female27%
Male0%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Special educationn/a
Not special education14%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English13%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant13%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students15%
Female20%
Male11%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Special educationn/a
Not special education17%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English16%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant15%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female64%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged13%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female92%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female79%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students74%
Female85%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: 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 70% 48%
Black 15% 14%
White 13% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 29N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1100 N Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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