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Mineola High School

Public | 9-12 | 456 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 26, 2010

TAKS, unfortunately, is a NIGHTMARE to teachers & students. Teachers have no choice but to teach the test. I've been there, & done that. If students do not master , it is a reflection on them , teachers, & the district. Our legislatures need to be contacted.l As far as responsibility, that begins at home. Teachers can give lots of meaningful work, but students that aren't responsible don't do it. Do you fail them or wait? Low parent involvement is not due to the school not listening. It is due to low parent responsibility. There are many schools in Texas that enroll children.


Posted August 14, 2008

The quality of the high school is the reason for the 1 star rating. The elementary and middle school could be 2 stars, 50% of this schools curriculum is teaching to the TAKS, which gets even worse in high school. There is no responsibility put on the students. School is 90% of a students daily exposure to life, it is a battle for the parent. There is virtually no homework given and what is given counts very little toward their grade, if they decide not to do it they are allowed to make it up or get extra points from a source of no benefit. The low parent involvement is due to parents concerns not being listened to. My child has been in this system since 2nd grade, if I had it to do over I would transfer him to a better system that includes real life standards where teachers teach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

The Core curriculum is one of the finest. It offers band, choir and art. Sports are over funded and emphasized. Parental involvement outside of teachers kids and rich kids is almost non existent. The superintendant is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2003

they need to work to help the girls athletic program be equal to the boys programs.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

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

English Language Arts

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

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 95% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

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 Students72%
Female77%
Male67%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education13%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education58%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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 Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education33%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented86%

Science

All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education44%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female98%
Male87%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "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
White 64% 34%
Hispanic 26% 48%
Black 9% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 32%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
Phone: (903) 569-3000

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