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School Accountability Ratings

The Texas Education Agency has released school ratings for 2009, based on test scores and data compiled at the close of the 2008-2009 school year. In addition to individual ratings for campuses around the state, the agency also rates the school districts.

Districtwide Rating:

Recognized

Exemplary Schools

Middle Schools
- Classical Center at Brandenburg
Elementary Schools
- Abbett Elementary
- Back Elementary
- Beaver Technology Center
- Bradfield Elementary
- Bullock Elementary
- Caldwell Elementary
- Centerville Elementary
- Classical Center at Vial
- Club Hill Elementary
- Cooper Elementary
- Davis Elementary
- George Washington Carver Elementary
- Steadham Elementary
- Glen Couch Elementary
- Herfurth Elementary
- Hillside Academy
- Armstrong Elementary
- Stephens Elementary
- Keeley Elementary
- Kimberlin Acadeym
- Luna Elementary
- Montclair Elmentary
- Nita Pearson Elementary
- Dorsey Elementary
- Northlake Elementary
- Park Crest Elementary
- Routh Roach Elementary
- Sewell Elementary
- Vernal Lister Elementary
- Walnut Glen Academy
- Watson Technology Center
- Weaver Elementary

To achieve Exemplary ratings, schools had to meet the following standards:

Spring 2009 TAKS test: At least 90% of all students and 90% of each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test, including Reading/ELA, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.
The student population groups include:
- African-American
- Hispanic
- White
- Economically Disadvantaged
Annual Dropout Rate during 07-08 school year:
2.0% or less of all students and each student population groups or meets required improvement. (middle school indicator only)
Completion Rate
At least 95% of students in the class of 2008 graduated, received a GED or continued in school. (high school indicator only)

Recognized Schools

High Schools
- Garland High School
- Rowlett High School
- Sachse High School
Middle Schools
- Austin Academy For Excellence
- Vernon Schrade Middle School
- Webb Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Daughtery Elementary
- Ethridge Elementary
- Freeman Elementary
- Golden Meadows Elementary
- Handley Elementary
- Heather Glen Elementary
- Hickman Elementary
- Liberty Grove Elementary
- Shorehaven Elementary
- Shugart Elementary
- Southgate Elementary
- Spring Creek Elementary
- Toler Elementary
- Williams Elementary

To earn the "Recognized" rating, campuses had to meet the following standards:

Spring 2009 TAKS Testing:
At least 75% of all students and 75% of each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. Subjects included Reading/ELA, Writing, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science; or 70% floor and required improvement.
The student groups include:
- African-American
- Hispanic
- White
- Economically Disadvantaged
Annual Dropout Rate for 2007-2008 school year:
2.0% or less of all students and each student population groups or meets required improvement. (middle school indicator only)
Completion Rate:
At least 85% of students in the class of 2008 graduated, received a GED or continued in school; or meets floor of 75% and required improvement. (high school indicator only)

Academically Acceptable Schools

High Schools
- Lakeview Centennial High School
- Naaman Forest High School
- North Garland High School
- South Garland High School
Middle Schools
- Bussey Middle School
- Coyle Middle School
- Hudson Middle School
- Jackson Technology Center
- Lyles Middle School
- O'Banion Middle School
- Sam Houston Middle School
- Sellers Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Rowlett Elementary

For the Academically Acceptable/Acceptable rating:

Spring 2009 TAKS testing:
The appropriate percentage of all students and each student population group passed each section of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. The student groups include African-American, Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged.
The standards are:
- Reading/ELA - 70%
- Writing - 70%
- Social Studies - 70%
- Mathematics - 55%
- Science - 50%
Annual Drop-out Rate 2007-2008
2.0% or less of all students and each student population groups or meets required improvement. (middle school indicator only)
Completion Rate:
At least 75% of students in the class of 2008 graduated, received a GED or continued in school; or meets required improvement (high school indicator only)