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Wills Point Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 377 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 81% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
66%
Social Studies

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

205 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students76%
Female74%
Male77%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education53%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education80%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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

Math

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education61%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education72%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male83%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education54%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 34%
Hispanic 12% 48%
Black 8% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 45%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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200 Tiger Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
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Phone: (903) 873-4924

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