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Olton Junior High School

Public | 6-8 | 128 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 83% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
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 73% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
58%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
80%

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

All Students70%
Female74%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education0%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female74%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
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 Students76%
Female92%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education60%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education40%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students89%
Female92%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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

Math

All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education17%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female87%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students71%
Female68%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education0%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 81% 50%
White 18% 31%
Black 1% 13%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 19%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 62%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 15%N/A17%
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 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 27%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Michael Wiley
Fax number
  • (806) 285-3348

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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7th & Ave G
Olton, TX 79064
Phone: (806) 285-2681 x236

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