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Westlake Academy

Charter | K-12 | 617 students

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Posted March 26, 2008

Westlake academy is truly excellent because of its supportive, dedicated community: students, parents, and teachers alike. The parents offer fantastic support, the teachers work hard to ensure a top-quality education, and the children push themselves to achieve. I am continually awed by how poised and articulate our students are.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 6, 2007

I have gone to this school since it started and its changed me for the better. This school gives its students a real-life experience. It is like working in a small business. In this school you are encourage to work together, other than individually like in public schools. You do learn how to work as an individual but also with other people. This school is amazing and if there was anyway that my children could go to a school like this when I have children would be great and I would do whatever I could to get them in that school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 5, 2007

I have gone to this school since it has started, and it has been a changing experience. I started here in fourth grade, and I am currently in eighth grade. At my old school, we move at a slower pace, which was fine since everyone got the attention they needed, but this school is a great experience. The teachers here are wonderful, and they give you help if you need it and they expect and assign to you what they know you have the potential to do. The classes taught are great, and the extra-curricular activities are fun to take part in. I myself am on the basketball team, and I would not be the student or athlete I am if I did not go to this school. It has helped me in many ways.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 2, 2007

i transferred here from Keller High just this year, and i am amazed at the differance. everybody at this school is very nice, including the teachers. here, i have not yet seen any discrimination or bullying like i saw at my old school. the teachers are very nice, but very strict to. but i like this, because at keller teachers just let the kids walk all over them. also, here students are actually very respectful to the teachers, which i did not see a lot of in keller. the work is hard, and there is a lot of it, but like the person before me said, it is also very fun. at keller, all i did was memorize stuff, but here i feel as though i actually understand it. i really love this school, and i think everybody who wants a real, open-minded education should come here.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2007

I have been at this school for about 4 and a half years, since the school first began. I have to say that Westlake Academy has honestly been the best thing that has ever happened to me. The teachers all know us personally and spend so much extra time striving to let us all reach our maximum potential. The work is challenging, but we do so many interesting activities, that is is hard to notice. We rarely read from textbooks. Instead, our classes debate, discuss and analyze. The class sizes are small, so I know everyone in my grade extremely well. There are plenty of people who love to pick on this school, but I honestly cannot understand why. Certaintly you can dislike and leave the school, but there is no need to publicly ridicule it. If you dislike WA, don't go there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 14, 2007

What an amazing school! My family moved to Westlake because of the Academy and we are delighted to see how our children have now the possibility to receive an outstanding education. The mission of the school is clear and aligned with what our children need to be successful adults. Again, Westlake Academy is a blessing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2007

After being involved with the Westlake Academy for four years we decided to remove our children and go else where. The school has great potential, but is academically unchallenging, has poor leadership, and is incapable of competing with the local public schools. The complex is beautiful and the children look adorable in the uniforms, but the 'excellence' ends there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2007

As a teacher at Westlake Academy for the past three years, I am in an ideal positon to comment on how the school has progressed throughout its short history. It has gone from a new, inexperienced edcuational institute to a model school, which others are following. Not only does the Academy prepare students academically (TAKS and Stanford test scores are far better than State and surrounding schools), more importantly, it provides the scaffolding needed for students to be international lifelong learners. I have had the real pleasure of seeing these students develop and mature over three years, in such a way that has amazed teachers, parents and the students themselves. The curriculum is international in content, challenging and really does require thought and understanding. It is not simply a facility where students are taught to read a text book, regurgitate the information and take a test. They learn how to think.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 12, 2007

After 4 years we are seriously considering leaving. As of the last month of school, our teacher was still incapable of spelling our child's name correctly. The children were ridiculed for incorrect answers, and the parents are ignored. I would not recommend this school to anyone who felt their child is more than a number from which state funds are collected.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2007

Westlake Academy is an excellent school. My children have are challenged academically and supported emotionally. The teachers are highly qualified professionals that know the students and encourage them to meet their potential. The Head of School is knowledgeable and compassionate. I am extremely happy with our decision to move to Westlake because of Westlake Academy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

This is a great school! This is an IBO school (International Baccalaureate Organization) motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student. All of the classes and programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. In all of the US there are only 4 IBO schools that offer primary years thru a high school diploma and this on one of them. Great teachers! The quality of the education is excellent...it is apparent in the test scores for the school. My children LOVE this school. Spanish, strings, art, music, sports, school newspaper, foreign exchange student program,and other extracurricular activities are great! We are so grateful that our children are attending this school...we could not be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2006

The teachers are very well prepared and the principal has done a wonderful job at recruiting people from all around the world - england, Uruguay, Denmark, Mexico, Puerto Rico, to provide the students with a more solid cultural background. The school not only strives to be multicultural but bilingual. Students are taught a second language since kindergarten. A wonderful school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 9, 2005

This was not a good school. My child's TAKS score went down. Principal unavailable.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 14, 2004

My daughter loves this school! She is in fourth grade at Westlake and after finishing K-3 at an 'exemplary' public school, this school is a breath of fresh air for her. She has gotten more out of the past three weeks at Westlake than she has in the past four years in public school! In addition to important math, science, reading, and social studies lessons she is also learning to play the cello (a once per week strings lesson required by all students in 1st-4th grades), she is learning Spanish from a very enthusiastic teacher. The art teachers are amazing - one of them is a theatrical costume designer. In P.E. class the students learn more than how to play the game. They learn why physical fitness and healthy lifestyle and eating habits are important. All of this has been experienced in just three weeks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2004

They try to look like some exclusive prep school. The school tuition is nothing and we got what we paid for. My child attended for 4 months before we realized this school was ill-prepared for students. Teachers were not up to standards. No curriculum was followed. No text books. They make you sign a Handbook of rules that they don't have to follow themselves. More Internet worksheets came from this school then traditional public. We were there for the 'academic' challenge but we got more 'challenge' then we wanted. They will tell you this school is not for everyone. I think it is not for anyone! They need to get the 'act' together because that is just what they are selling an act.
—Submitted by a parent


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Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

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 95% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

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 Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

Math

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female91%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanic86%
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%
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 Students92%
Female95%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students92%
Female89%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian83%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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 Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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 "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

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 79% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 4%
Hispanic 7% 48%
Black 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 0%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 13%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 1%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2600 Ottinger Road
Westlake, TX 76262
Phone: (817) 490-5757

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