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Navarro Academy

Public | 9-12 | 244 students

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Posted January 28, 2012

The school has evolved to a Choice Campus which has created tremendous opportunities for the students. Great school!


Posted April 1, 2005

What I like about this school is that the classroom sizes are small. Some of their classes are self paced, the students are able to work at their own pace. Allowing them to finish sooner than others. The students have a chance to graduate early.
—Submitted by Lisa, a administrator


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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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
1%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
15%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
57%
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

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students1%
Female3%
Male0%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic1%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged7%
Special education0%
Not special education1%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English1%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant1%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female70%
Male42%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Special education20%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
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 Students62%
Female74%
Male47%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students17%
Female22%
Male13%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education9%
Not special education19%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English17%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant17%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students22%
Female23%
Male20%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Not special education27%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English23%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant22%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students56%
Female67%
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education36%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
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 Students67%
Female73%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education20%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female54%
Male26%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Special education0%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students47%
Female54%
Male38%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Special education11%
Not special education55%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female88%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
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 96% 48%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Black 1% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 89%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 0%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 38%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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623 S Pecos
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 438-6810

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