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Central Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 530 students

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Posted July 21, 2007

This is a wonderful school. My son was in Kindergarten last school year and it was a great first time parent/child and school experience! The parent involvement was good but could be better, and hopefully I will be available to help increase it next school year. The school always keeps parents informed about upcoming events in a very timely manner.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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 87% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students93%
Female87%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female86%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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 78% 34%
Hispanic 13% 48%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 51%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 17%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 39%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10317 US Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Phone: (936) 552-3424

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