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Cesar Chavez Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 483 students

 

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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 83% in 2011.

143 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

150 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

143 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students66%
Female64%
Male67%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education25%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented90%

Reading

All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education7%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented95%
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 Students64%
Female70%
Male58%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented95%

Reading

All Students68%
Female71%
Male64%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)49%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented84%

Writing

All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented95%
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 Students78%
Female74%
Male82%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education67%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male81%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education36%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students56%
Female47%
Male64%
Black or African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education22%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented91%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education91%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English92%
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

  • 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 "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 73% 50%
Black 25% 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 subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 16%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 25%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Beau Sanchez
Fax number
  • (254) 750-3739

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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