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Horn High School

Public | 9-12 | 2199 students

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Posted January 11, 2006

My daughters comments have been that some of the counselors don't seem to willing to help or guide for preparation into college. THere have been some communication issues with administration/school in general. Horn was an excellent school in my opinion the first 2-3 years. Now it's okay. I belive having uniforms has helped. Drinks are too expensive for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2005

altho my concern is not necessarily about the items above,but the price & quality of food. It is terrible that a school child averages $4./day.Ridiculous! Soft drinks went from bottles to cans which obviously contain less product, but the price stayed the same. The teachers lounge has the bottles that the kids used to get but the price is cheaper in the teacher's lounge for more product. This is NOT right. School lunches are expensive as it is. When the kids are being given less product be it the food portions or a cold drink out of the can, the parents should not be being ripped off. Perhaps mydaughter should start purchasing her bottled drink in the teacher's lounge.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

588 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

587 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

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.

579 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

563 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

574 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

574 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

465 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

459 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

468 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

467 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
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 Students76%
Female75%
Male77%
Black or African American72%
Asian95%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education34%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asian95%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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%
Female97%
Male90%
Black or African American93%
Asian96%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education62%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American71%
Asian96%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Native38%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education35%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Native63%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education38%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education65%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education55%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education55%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American99%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
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 37% 34%
Black 33% 14%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 23%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 47%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3300 E Cartwright Rd
Mesquite, TX 75181
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Phone: (972) 882-5200

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