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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1211
Beginning teachers13%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English2420
Foreign language2921
Math2320
Science2521
Social Studies2822
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
African American92%14%
Hispanic7%46%
White<1%36%
Native American<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program60%47%
Special education23%11%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient<1%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate91%96%
Mobility rate25%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,472$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services10%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures21%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2006-2007 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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