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Jones High School

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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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
55%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
29%
Social Studies

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students54%
Female46%
Male62%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Special education18%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)26%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education29%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
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 Students77%
Female84%
Male68%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education43%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students48%
Female56%
Male39%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education15%
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female48%
Male30%
Black or African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Special education8%
Not special education43%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English43%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant39%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female87%
Male67%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education54%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
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 Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education69%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female73%
Male78%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education29%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American99%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education92%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

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
Black 71% 13%
Hispanic 28% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
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 20%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 35%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms Elaine M Lewis
Fax number
  • (713) 732-3450

Resources

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