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Perrin High School

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Posted November 4, 2007

I am in the 8th grade at this school and it is an excellent school. The thing I like best is that, unlike in large schools, you know all your teachers and basically everyone in the school.
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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 81% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female100%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students83%
Female100%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students75%
Female68%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education60%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female84%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education60%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education20%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female83%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education60%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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 Students41%
Female50%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Special educationn/a
Not special education46%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant41%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female92%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education57%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female81%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education17%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education14%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education43%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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/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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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 85% 31%
Hispanic 12% 50%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 3%
Black 1% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 34%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 42%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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Perrin, TX 76486
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Phone: (940) 798-3845

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