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Pasadena Independent School District

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

1515 Cherrybrook
Pasadena, TX 77502
Harris County
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PH: (713) 740-0000
FAX: (713) 740-4040

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Grades PK-12
49,630 students
61 schools

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Accountability Rating

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

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

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

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

95% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

95% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

86% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

81% (2008)

82% (2007)

80% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

93% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)

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

Math

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)

85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

87% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

72% (2008)

72% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

90% (2008)

90% (2007)

90% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

76% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

90% (2008)

94% (2007)

92% (2006)

92% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

77% (2008)

73% (2007)

70% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

94% (2008)

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

90% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

66% (2008)

60% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

81% (2008)

69% (2007)

64% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

80% (2008)

83% (2007)

84% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

51% (2007)

47% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

84% (2008)

82% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

48% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

84% (2008)

83% (2007)

85% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

51% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

93% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

75% (2008)

69% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

88% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

76% (2006)

79% (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

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	95%
Female	95%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	81%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	95%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	92%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	84%
Male	88%
African American	78%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Special education	65%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	92%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	81%
African American	84%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	79%
Native American	40%
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	53%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Migrant	77%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	98%

Writing	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	91%
African American	94%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	60%
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Special education	68%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	92%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	92%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	87%
African American	78%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	80%
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	56%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African American	86%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	100%
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	54%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	74%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	72%
Female	67%
Male	77%
African American	63%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	80%
White	83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Special education	43%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	53%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Migrant	60%
Non-migrant	72%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	73%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	89%
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	43%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Migrant	76%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	86%
African American	88%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	100%
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	45%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	72%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	62%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	76%
Male	76%
African American	62%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	89%
White	80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	25%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	61%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	80%
African American	80%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Special education	39%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	46%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	64%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	90%
Female	95%
Male	86%
African American	87%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	51%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	75%
African American	63%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Special education	28%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	92%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	61%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	88%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	89%
Male	90%
African American	89%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	93%
Special education	66%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	78%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	62%
Male	69%
African American	54%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	63%
Native American	57%
White	81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	29%
Not special education	68%
Limited English proficient	21%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Migrant	35%
Non-migrant	66%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	81%
Male	82%
African American	74%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	86%
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	35%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	71%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
African American	77%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	78%
Native American	75%
White	89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Special education	28%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	32%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	59%
Male	54%
African American	43%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	54%
Native American	25%
White	70%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	61%
Special education	8%
Not special education	59%
Limited English proficient	22%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Migrant	47%
Non-migrant	56%
Gifted/talented	98%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	84%
Female	83%
Male	85%
African American	82%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	81%
Native American	90%
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	41%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	75%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	50%
Male	57%
African American	44%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	47%
Native American	64%
White	74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	61%
Special education	18%
Not special education	55%
Limited English proficient	14%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Migrant	13%
Non-migrant	53%
Gifted/talented	96%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	88%
Male	81%
African American	82%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	90%
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Special education	39%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	43%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	55%
African American	39%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	51%
Native American	55%
White	67%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	51%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	59%
Special education	9%
Not special education	57%
Limited English proficient	25%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Migrant	50%
Non-migrant	55%
Gifted/talented	92%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	94%
African American	92%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	63%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	89%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	75%
Female	72%
Male	79%
African American	68%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Special education	31%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	37%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Migrant	74%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	85%
African American	87%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	92%
Special education	45%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	84%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	73%
Female	73%
Male	74%
African American	61%
Asian	93%
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	81%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	23%
Not special education	75%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	73%
Gifted/talented	99%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	19	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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	10	11
Beginning teachers	10%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	18	20
Grade 1	18	20
Grade 2	18	20
Grade 3	18	20
Grade 4	18	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	22	22
English (middle and high school)	22	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	22	20
Science (middle and high school)	22	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	24	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	75%	46%
White	14%	36%
African American	8%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	70%	47%
Special education	8%	11%
Gifted/talented students	5%	8%
Limited English proficient	26%	16%

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

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	95%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,124	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Support services	9%	7%
School leadership	10%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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