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Kaufman High School

Public | 9-12 | 1005 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 9, 2011

I think for its size it is one of the best high schools in the area, the Principal is a strong leader and the kids and the education process first. I wish every one would get off of the dress code issue, there is a real reason for it. First and foremost is equal education with no distractions. It is just part of the education process for life, following rules, what about our great men and women in the military do they follow a dress code, I hear no one saying anything about them. So give the school a chance to do whats best for all students. Thanks for a great job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2011

We are new to the area and my daughter's gades have improved she likes most of the teachers that she has.I believe the dress code that the school has s a good thing.The school in my opinion is a much better than the school she attended in Pennsylvania.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I think Kaufman High School is a great learning school, has a great band and the kids going there are very hapy and learn great subjects.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 6, 2008

I do love Kaufman High School..however if you're looking for a school with a good football program i would look elese where. Everything else at the school is wonderful. We have dedicated teachers who really care about the kids. I do wish the school would worry more about education and less about school dress code.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

I agree with the good teachers comment, but, the comments by the administrator above are exactly why you should avoid this district as a whole. Instead of the administration encouraging parental involvment, they seek to dictate policies on parents. For example, this spring the school administration sought to change the dress code policy. They 'hosted' and evening meeting and requested that parents attend and give feedback. So many parents attended that they had to move the meeting to a large location. Wow!! parents involved and responding and participating-- a district's dream!! Wrong-- after receiving two hours of parental feedback opposing the new code, the administration made one change and had the school board rubber stamp it despite the opposition and concerns raised at the meeting. They say they want parental involvement, but quash it or ignore it when they receive it. They assume they know better for your child than you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2007

Very pleasant staff. friendly atmoshpere and willing to do anything for their students.


Posted June 27, 2005

Kaufman High School has an outstanding academic program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2005

For a smaller school, Kaufman H.S. has some great programs and dedicated teachers/staff coordinating them. Everyone, in all departments, have a desire to see the students learn and succeed in a safe environment. I see a lot of the problem as parents not getting involved until there is a problem and then, not being a part of the solution. Too many of them give excuses why their child behaves like they do and, instead of, offering to work with the school, blame the school for their child's behavior and depends on the school to 'fix' their problem. Certainly not all, but too many, parents refuse to let their child be responsible for their actions, creating a generation who will expect someone to bail them out and have a built-in victimization mentality, excusing themselves from being responsible members of society. This can change by parents working WITH the school.
—Submitted by an administrator


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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.

261 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

233 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

227 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education42%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English93%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education62%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented95%

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education63%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
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 Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students88%
Female82%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education71%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female86%
Male94%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education79%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education79%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 59% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 8% 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 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 33%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
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Phone: (972) 932-2811

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