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Southwest Preparatory School

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1258 Austin Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78209
Bexar County
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PH: (210) 829-8007 x1
FAX: (210) 829-8514

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Grades 9-12
948 students
5 schools

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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

Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". This district did not receive a rating in 2005-2006.

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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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

66% (2008)

67% (2007)

73% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

21% (2008)

13% (2007)

23% (2006)

10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

69% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

36% (2008)

15% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

68% (2008)

59% (2007)

64% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

16% (2007)

36% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

88% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

60% (2008)

33% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

81% (2008)

69% (2007)

67% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

26% (2007)

34% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% 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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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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 9

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	69%
Male	64%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Special education	54%
Not special education	68%
Limited English proficient	13%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	21%
Female	19%
Male	23%
African American	4%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
Native American	n/a
White	30%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	16%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	25%
Special education	0%
Not special education	23%
Not limited English proficient	21%
Non-migrant	21%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	72%
African American	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Special education	30%
Not special education	72%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	69%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	33%
Male	42%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	26%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	46%
Special education	10%
Not special education	39%
Not limited English proficient	37%
Non-migrant	36%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	60%
African American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Special education	21%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	33%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
Native American	n/a
White	31%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	34%
Special education	0%
Not special education	36%
Not limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	34%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Special education	67%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	56%
Male	67%
African American	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	55%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	66%
Special education	25%
Not special education	68%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	60%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	81%
Female	86%
Male	73%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Special education	50%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	81%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	44%
Male	59%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Special education	27%
Not special education	54%
Not limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	50%

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

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	n/a	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	5	11
Beginning teachers	2%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English	20	20
Foreign language	13	21
Math	22	20
Science	20	21
Social Studies	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	62%	46%
African American	22%	14%
White	15%	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	58%	47%
Special education	15%	11%
Gifted/talented students	6%	8%
Limited English proficient	<1%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	84%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.