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Nixon-Smiley High School

Public | 9-12 | 260 students

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Posted June 17, 2011

This is a wonderful school. It has strong leadership and knowledgeable teachers. The computer aided curriculum is very beneficial. The school offers challenging academic programs as well as college creit programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2009

Nixon-Smiley is a good school to go to i have no prob. The teachers are always there taking u step by step. I have been there since i was in p-k and i am in 8th now and i have to say i have learned alot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 3, 2009

For the time i was at Nixon everyone was great they just had a bullying problem.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 1, 2008

nixon smiley rocks. The teachers rock. Yall just keep doing yall's job!! way to go Nixon Smiley
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 4, 2008

I completely disagree with the thought that Nixon-Smiley needs better teachers. I believe no perfect school district exists, but I do believe the teachers in the district, for the most part, do a wonderful job of teaching our children. My children attend this district and have had very few negative experiences. I feel they are learning at the same level as children in neighboring districts. We are a small school, and that limits us on many things. However, I feel we are doing exceptionally well considering. I don't see how anyone can look at our overall academic scores and say our teachers aren't doing their jobs. We score as well as other districts our size and in our area. I think it is a little embarrassing to make a statement that facts do not support!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2008

Actally, in disagreement with the previous posting, I find that all of the teachers as well as the principal and counselor are very caring and helpful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2008

Nixon-Smiley needs better teachers who care more about the students and can actually teach. Out of the whole staff there are probably only 3 teachers that actually do their job.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

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

All Students62%
Female69%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education20%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
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 Students93%
Female96%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students73%
Female72%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female88%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 "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 64% 48%
White 32% 34%
Black 3% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
Phone: (830) 582-1536 x0121

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