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Rockdale High School

Public | 9-12 | 475 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 3, 2012

My kids have gone to Rockdale for about 6 years. This school has problems. Don't get me wrong there are some good people that teach here but the athletic department needs a lot of improvement. They expect the kids to already know how to play the sports that they want to play. They do not want to teach them anything. But what are they there for to TEACH!!! Yes, I do have problems with this school because of that. I have a kid that has wanted to play sports the whole time they have been in school and has worked hard to learn the sports but they refuse to teach and mold the kids to what they want. They expect the kids to know already and for it to come easy to them. Which you know everything doesn't come easy to everybody. Some people have to work at it, but that doesn't mean that you down somebody that doesn't know. These kids are in school to learn not to be bullyed by the coaches because they are not athletic.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2010

I have atteneded Rockdale all of my life. The students stride for a good success and we have tried our best in our extracurriculars. we enjoy our school! and keep trying to do better.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2007

Rockdale is a very close net community. Teachers and parents are involved in the children's activities,that includes their school,sports and home.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

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

English Language Arts

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

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

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black or African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education15%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented92%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education54%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education30%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students68%
Female64%
Male73%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students71%
Female63%
Male80%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education0%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female89%
Male98%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education56%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female88%
Male94%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 58% 34%
Hispanic 28% 48%
Black 14% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 39%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
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Phone: (512) 430-6140

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