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Life School Red Oak

Charter | K-12 | 1554 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 15, 2006

I recommended Life School Red Oak to my daughter. I am pleased with the overall quality of this school. As a high school teacher, I tend to be very suspect in evaluating schools. Many leave much to be desired from an academic perspective. Life has our family's stamp of approval. I am astounded at comments my grand daughter has made regarding science. I've received a refresher course on the Solar System from a five year old to boot! The fact that the school makes no difference in children relative to race, creed or ethnicity is also appreciated. In my opinion, Life School Red Oak(though not perfect)is a warm and nurturing environment. It's a great start for any child. If this school keeps its current academic pace, it may well give Highland Park Unified School District a run for its money at a fraction of the cost. At this juncture, well done!
—Submitted by Bernie, a teacher


Posted May 24, 2006

I think Life School Red Oak is making great strides in education, discipline, and leadership characteristics among students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2006

This school has been a great asset to my child. The academic and extra-curricular programs are great. I love (unlike most public schools) they apply the importance of character building. My son has struggled a little in the classroom. He is the youngest in his class and is easily distracted with having 25 classmates. But, his teacher has spent much of her time working with him one on one. She has committed her time to tutoring him 2 days a week and she committed to that while he still had a B average. She saw him struggling and was concerned with him learning and wanted him to love to read. They took a field trip and 16 parents attended. The parent involvement is amazing. The staff is passionate about kids as well as educating parents to be all we need to be. Overall, this is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2006

My son has been at LSRO for three years beginning with kindergarten. The teachers and staff are wonderful, caring and talented. PTO has done a wonderful job. Parents are very involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2006

Well, the first 2 years were great. This third year there is a decline in the dicipline system. The class sizes have grown to state maximum and are larger than most public schools. We will not be back next year as it is really no different & you spend about $350 per kid in uniforms.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2006

Great school, in need of some updates, but the academic program is excellent. They are phenominal in instrumenting fun into the arts and music cirriculem. Great parent involvement.
—Submitted by Brandy, a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

I took my daughter out of public school because I had heard so many great things about this school, wrong! This is her second year and it's a little better but we still have some of the same issues we had last year and when you voice your concerns you get their standard response, 'WE'LL CHECK INTO THAT'. They never call you back to let you know if the issue was resolved. Some of their teachers are way too young in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2006

My child has been a student since last year. Although it was only his Kindergarten year, I was thoroughly impressed at how much more advanced my child was compared to some of my freinds' children in public schools. He had a first year teacher who was absolutely awesome! Miss Denney did a great job with her class. The school's policy on mandatory parent involvement is a wonderful idea. This school is one big family. The only thing I don't agree with is that siblings aren't allowed to come with you to eat lunch with your child, nor are they to be brought to class parties or field trips. This makes it difficult for some parents to participate. Other than that, it's a wonderful school and my other two children will be attending also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 5, 2006

My daughter has gone to Life School Red Oak for two years. She is now in 2nd grade. I really like the Principal and Superintendent for this school. Their principles are well-grounded and moral.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2005

This school is wonderful. The parents are required to be involved and the kids are better for it. The school teaches the Life School principles and each month highlights a character trait. We don't worry any more about our kids safety or about what they are being exposed to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 7, 2005

Very demanding school. They do not hold the teachers to the high standards that the children and parents are held to. The kids learn that if you are in charge you are exempt from standards. I have had 2 different staff members point out this is voluntary school and if I didn't like something I should take my 2 children out, instead of expressing myself hoping they might try to improve. I am looking for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2005

This is a great school! Loving and patient Teachers and my children are recieving a great education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2005

Life School Red Oak is and excellent school to send your child. I have 1 child in Kindergarten there and will be sending my other child in Two years. LSRO has a strong Parental involvement requirement. I like this because you know that the children are there because the familys want them there. LFRO does not tollerate any form of disrespect toward teachers or vulgarity to be used. They do have a corperal punishment system and a tally/detention system before mandatory dismissal. LFSO grooms our children for college. They tell the children every day that they are there to learn and get ready for college. I am so happy with the campus and the quality of education. Please give them a call and set up and appointment with Mr. Mena to see the school. You won't be sorry you did! It's worth you're time and it's a FREE PUBLIC/CHARTER school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2005

This school is exemplary! My son has been attending since it opened, and he has already surpassed all my academic hopes and expectations. By the time he finished kindergarten he was reading! He is now in the second grade, and his reading and spelling skills have greatly increased, and his math and science knowledge is astounding. I'm not bragging on my son as a mother, I'm bragging about this school as a parent. My son isn't exactly a walk in the park when it comes to learning either. He's not as excited about school as he used to be, but if this school can dance with my little devil, then it is to commended. The staff and faculty are all very understanding and supportive. It's obvious that they are here for the kids, and that they love them and what they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2005

the school is new and the teachers are young
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2005

The leadership and tenacity in disciple and learning on the teachers part makes this a A+ school.
—Submitted by Deborah Drake, a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

Good programs, good academically. Not so great on discipline strategies.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 87% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

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 88% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
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 83% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

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 81% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

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

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education100%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male80%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education100%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education83%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female99%
Male88%
Black or African American98%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education57%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education86%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female87%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
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

Math

All Students79%
Female76%
Male82%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students90%
Female95%
Male84%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education29%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female73%
Male81%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education33%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education86%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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 55% 34%
Black 23% 14%
Hispanic 20% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 23%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 54%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 2%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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Red Oak, TX 75154
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