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Big Sandy Independent School District

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

#1 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
Upshur County
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PH: (903) 636-5318
FAX: (903) 636-5117

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Grades PK-12
757 students
3 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 acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts

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

92% (2008)

94% (2007)

100% (2006)

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

Math

70% (2008)

60% (2007)

84% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

70% (2008)

82% (2007)

68% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

91% (2006)

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

Math

67% (2008)

80% (2007)

70% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2008)

82% (2007)

100% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

78% (2008)

84% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

92% (2007)

98% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

80% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)

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

Math

48% (2008)

51% (2007)

74% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

78% (2008)

85% (2007)

73% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

82% (2008)

90% (2007)

95% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

58% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2008)

86% (2007)

72% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

85% (2008)

77% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

59% (2008)

57% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

42% (2007)

54% (2006)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2008)

94% (2007)

98% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

46% (2007)

64% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

75% (2008)

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

Science

44% (2008)

53% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

77% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)

91% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

72% (2007)

46% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

95% (2008)

97% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

88% (2008)

65% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

98% (2008)

100% (2007)

90% (2006)

98% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

77% (2006)

89% (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

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	82%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	71%
Male	69%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	73%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Not special education	68%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	96%
Male	77%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Not special education	84%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	58%
Male	74%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Not special education	67%
Not limited English proficient	69%
Non-migrant	67%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	80%
Male	88%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	76%
Male	80%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	86%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	86%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	69%
Male	96%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	91%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	90%
Male	67%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Special education	33%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	80%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	57%
Male	38%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	39%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	61%
Special education	11%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	48%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	83%
Male	75%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	13%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	78%

Writing	This District
All Students	82%
Female	96%
Male	71%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Special education	25%
Not special education	93%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	64%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	0%
Not special education	72%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	94%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Special education	100%
Not special education	96%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	85%
Female	83%
Male	87%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	59%
Female	50%
Male	66%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Special education	40%
Not special education	61%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%
Gifted/talented	80%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Special education	20%
Not special education	81%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	76%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	81%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	96%
Special education	13%
Not special education	94%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	29%
Male	27%
African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	30%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	19%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	39%
Special education	0%
Not special education	33%
Not limited English proficient	28%
Non-migrant	28%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	73%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	74%
Non-migrant	75%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	45%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Not special education	46%
Not limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	44%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	77%
Female	90%
Male	65%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Not special education	80%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	33%
Male	36%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	37%
Not special education	37%
Not limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	95%
Female	96%
Male	93%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	95%

Science	This District
All Students	88%
Female	85%
Male	90%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	89%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	88%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	98%
Female	96%
Male	100%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	92%
Male	79%
African American	78%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	95%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	85%

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	21	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	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	11	11
Beginning teachers	21%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	21	20
Grade 1	18	20
Grade 2	18	20
Grade 3	17	20
Grade 4	19	20
Grade 5	20	22
Grade 6	19	22
English (middle and high school)	13	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	20	21
Math (middle and high school)	12	20
Science (middle and high school)	16	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	14	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	77%	36%
African American	17%	14%
Hispanic	6%	46%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

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	53%	47%
Special education	13%	11%
Gifted/talented students	5%	8%
Limited English proficient	2%	16%

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

Attendance

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

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,022	$8,818

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	7%	7%
School leadership	12%	12%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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