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In 2007-2008 this school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • 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.

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  Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this school.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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  TAKS Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 98% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 91% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 90% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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.

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  TAKS Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African American77%
Asian80%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education33%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis School
All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
African American87%
Asian91%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education25%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient33%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education60%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis School
All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
African American39%
Asian92%
Hispanic60%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services52%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education21%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient38%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis School
All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
African American62%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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 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.
  • 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.

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