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Cooper Academy

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Posted July 13, 2009

This school has been amazing for me. I now feel confident enough to attend college this fall. Thank you everyone for supporting me and helping me finish high 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 70% in 2011.

7 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

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

English Language Arts

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

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
33%

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

English Language Arts

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

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 Students14%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education14%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English14%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant0%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 Students52%
Female40%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant52%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students5%
Female7%
Male5%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Special educationn/a
Not special education6%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English6%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant6%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female27%
Male21%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Special educationn/a
Not special education25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English21%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant24%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students48%
Female25%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant48%
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 Students82%
Female80%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female39%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant45%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female45%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female85%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: 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 95% 50%
Black 2% 13%
White 2% 31%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 40N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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San Antonio, TX 78207
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