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St. Mary's Academy Charter School

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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507 N Filmore
Beeville, TX 78102
Bee County
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PH: (361) 358-5601
FAX: (361) 358-5704

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  • Grades K-8
  • 283 students
  • 1 school

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Recognized".
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview
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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 95% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 94% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 94% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 100% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 90% (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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female74%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Not special education76%
Not limited English proficient76%
Non-migrant76%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female79%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female93%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

Social StudiesThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1411
Beginning teachers5%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2320
Grade 12020
Grade 22220
Grade 32020
Grade 42520
Grade 51922
Grade 62122
English (middle and high school)1620
Foreign language (middle and high school)n/a21
Math (middle and high school)720
Science (middle and high school)1521
Social Studies (middle and high school)1322
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic78%46%
White18%36%
African American3%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program72%47%
Special education12%11%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient0%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%96%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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