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Washington-Jackson El Magnet

Public | PK-6 | 349 students

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Posted May 24, 2008

My child has excelled since her first year at this school, she is a first grader reading at a fourth grade level. The teaching staff here are exceptional. The principal is magnificent. You really couldn't ask for a better compilation of staff members. I am proud to say that such a school exists in this day and time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2006

My son and daughter has done well as this school. Economic disadvantages have no bearing on getting a good education here. All are treated as equal regardless of color and economic background. The teachers are caring and involved with their students and work with parents very well. They believe in hard work and discipline. If problems arise with learning or trouble making, it is dealt with immediately.
—Submitted by bd, a parent


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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 87% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
92%

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

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
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 Students46%
Female40%
Male50%
Black or African American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education14%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female65%
Male66%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 Students67%
Female77%
Male59%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education33%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education17%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students72%
Female90%
Male59%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students83%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education63%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female47%
Male62%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
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

Math

All Students56%
Female65%
Male47%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
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

  • 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
Black 75% 14%
Hispanic 15% 48%
White 10% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 19%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 88%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1300 Harding St
Wichita Falls, TX 76303
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Phone: (940) 235-1196

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