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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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
8%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
7%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
0%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
13%
Social Studies

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

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
25%
Social Studies

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

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students15%
Female13%
Male20%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education9%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English15%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant15%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female50%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
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 Students70%
Female75%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students20%
Female25%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education20%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English20%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant20%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students0%
Female0%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education0%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English0%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant0%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students40%
Female38%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%
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 Students73%
Female100%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students38%
Female57%
Male17%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female57%
Male33%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female100%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
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

  • 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 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
Hispanic 98% 50%
White 3% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 28N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 22%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Rogelio Hinojosa
Fax number
  • (956) 565-8439

Resources

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