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Raven School

Charter | 9-12 | 103 students

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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
2%

2008

 
 
4%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
5%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
7%
Social Studies

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

16 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
32%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
25%
Social Studies

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

8 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
44%
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 Students9%
Female0%
Male11%
Black or African American3%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White10%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Not special education13%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English9%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant9%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female43%
Male62%
Black or African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education42%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
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 Students58%
Femalen/a
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students31%
Femalen/a
Male29%
Black or African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English31%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant31%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Male36%
Black or African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English38%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Male57%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
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 Students67%
Femalen/a
Male55%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 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
Hispanic 42% 48%
Black 36% 14%
White 22% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 23%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 14%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 29%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 36%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
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Phone: (936) 344-7235

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