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Rating based on 4
Indexes

Index 1: Student Achievement
Index 1: Student Achievement provides an overview of student performance based on satisfactory student achievement across all subjects for all students.
2013 2014
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Combined over All Subjects: Reading,
Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social
Studies.
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Student Groups: All Students.
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Performance Standards: Phase-in 1 Level II
(Satisfactory).
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Combined over All Subjects: Reading,
Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social
Studies.
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Student Groups: All Students.
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Performance Standards: Phase-in 1 Level II
(Satisfactory).
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STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments
(15 total):
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Reading I; Reading II; Reading III
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Writing I; Writing II; Writing III
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Algebra l; Geometry; Algebra ll
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Biology; Chemistry; Physics
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World Geography; World History ; US History
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STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments (5 total):
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English l; English ll
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Algebra l
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Biology
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US History
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English Language Learners (English and Spanish tests):
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ELLs in US schools Years 1-3 excluded
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ELLs in US schools Year 4 or more included
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English Language Learners (English and Spanish tests):
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ELLs in US schools Year 1 excluded
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ELLs in US schools Year 2 and beyond included

Index 1: Student Achievement
 English I and II from Spring 2014 +
 Include Reading I and II from July 2013 and December
2013
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(PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, AP)
 Standard at Meeting Final Level II (CCR Standard)
 Counted as PASSER for Index I
 Counted as Meeting CCR Standard for Index IV
 Not used in Index 2 and 3

Index 2: Student Progress
Index 2: Student Progress focuses on actual student growth independent of overall achievement levels for each race/ethnicity student group, students with disabilities, and English language learners.
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By Subject Area: Reading and Mathematics
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One point for Met progress level
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Two points for Exceeded progress level
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Progress Measures by Subject Area and School Type
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New for 2014:
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No Index 2 for High Schools (9-12 campuses)
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Inclusion STAAR-Modified, STAAR-Alt
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Inclusion of ELL Students

Index 2: Student Progress
Index 2: Student Progress focuses on actual student growth independent of overall achievement levels for each race/ethnicity student group, students with disabilities, and English language learners.
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New for 2014:
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Students who skip grades included
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Students who transition from Spanish to English in mathematics included
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ELL Denials: Students whose parent(s) have denied ELL services included
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Considered as Non-ELL student for Index 2

Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps
Index 3: Closing Performance Gaps emphasizes advanced academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students and the two lowest performing race/ethnicity student groups.
2013
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Points based on STAAR performance:
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Phase-in 1 Level II satisfactory performance:
One point for each percent of tests MET
Phase-in 1 Level II
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By Subject Area:
Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and
Social Studies.
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Student Groups:
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Economically Disadvantaged
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Lowest Performing Race/Ethnicity from
2012
2014
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Points based on STAAR performance:
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Phase-in 1 Level II satisfactory performance:
One point for each percent of tests MET Phase-in
1 Level II
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Level III advanced performance:
Two points for each percent of tests at the Level III advanced performance standard.
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By Subject Area:
Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social
Studies.
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Student Groups:
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Economically Disadvantaged
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Lowest Performing Race/Ethnicity from
2013…groups must have 25 tests in reading AND math
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Inclusion of ELL Students

Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness
Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness emphasizes the importance of earning a high school diploma that provides students with the foundation necessary for success in college, the workforce, job training programs, or the military; and the role of elementary and middle schools in preparing students for high school.
2013
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Graduation Score: Combined performance across the graduation and dropout rates for:
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Grade 9-12 Four-Year Graduation Rate for All
Students and all student groups; or
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Grade 9-12 Five-Year Graduation Rate for All
Students and all student groups, whichever contributes the higher number of points to the index.
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RHSP/DAP Graduates: All Students and race/ethnicity student groups.
2014
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Graduation Score: Combined performance across the graduation and dropout rates for:
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Grade 9-12 Four-Year Graduation Rate for All Students and all student groups; or
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Grade 9-12 Five-Year Graduation Rate for All Students and all student groups, whichever contributes the higher number of points to the index.
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RHSP/DAP Graduates: All Students and race/ethnicity student groups.
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STAAR Score: STAAR Percent Met Final Level ll for All Students and race/ethnicity student groups.
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College ready graduates.

Indicator
All
Students
African
Amer.
Amer.
Indian
Asian Hispanic
Pacific
Islander
White
STAAR Score
STAAR % Met
Final Level ll on 29% 16% 40% 23%
Two or More Tests
STAAR Score (STAAR total points divided by maximum points)
38%
Two or
More
Races
36%
ELL
Special
Ed.
Graduation Score (Gr. 9-12)
4-yr. graduation rate 84.3% 78.8% 78.8%
5-yr. graduation rate 85.1% 78.8% 80.0%
Highest Graduation Total
Graduation Score (best of total graduation points divided by maximum points)
RHSP/DAP Score
4-yr. graduation
Percent RHSP/DAP
82.7% 76.4% 83.6%
RHSP/DAP Score (best of total RHSP/DAP points divided by maximum points)
91.6% 86.0% 44.2% 69.8%
92.1% 84.0% 48.9% 77.5%
83.0%
Postsecondary/College-Ready Graduates Score
College-Ready
Graduates subject
(ELA & Math)
82.0% 72.0%
College-Ready Score (total points divided by maximum points)
78.0%
Overall Index Score
STAAR Score
Graduation Score
RHSP/DAP Score
30.0
78.0
81.4
Multiply by
Weight
College-Ready Score 80.2
Index Score (sum of weighted index scores)
89.0%
Total
Points
182
533.5
546.4
546.4
78.0
325.7
321.0
30
81.4
80.2
Max.
Points
600
700
700
700
400
400

Index 4: Postsecondary Readiness
STAAR Level II Final Performance
 Percent Met Final Level II on Two or More Assessments
Weighting of Indicators:
Indicator
STAAR Component
Graduation
Graduation Plan
Post-Secondary Indicators
Post-Secondary Indicator:
 Percent Met Criteria on ELA AND MATH
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%

2014 System Standard accountability labels:

STAAR Component
• Elementary-12
• Middle School-13
• High School-18
• District--13
All four components
• Districts, high schools, and multi-grade campuses-
56…..
changed to 57 per
April 25 th posting.

Distinction Designations
2013 Distinction Designation
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Campus Top Twenty-Five
Percent:
Campuses in the top quartile of their campus comparison group earn a distinction designation.
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Student Progress based on Index 2
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Academic Achievement in:
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Reading/ELA
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Mathematics
2014 Distinction Designation
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Campus Top Twenty-Five Percent:
Campuses in the top quartile of their campus comparison group
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Student Progress (based on Index 2)
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Closing Performance Gaps (based on Index 3)
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Academic Achievement in:
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Reading/English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Districts and Campuses Postsecondary Readiness:
House Bill 5 (83 rd Texas Legislature, 2013) expanded distinctions for districts and campuses for attainment of postsecondary readiness
Criteria must include indicators based on percentages of students who:
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Achieve college-readiness standards on STAAR;
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Earn nationally/internationally recognized business/industry certification;
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Complete a coherent sequence of CTE courses;
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Complete dual credit or a postsecondary course for local credit;
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Achieve college readiness standards on SAT, ACT, PSAT, or
ACT-PLAN;
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Earn college credit based on AP/IB performance.

Accountability Ratings and Distinction Designations
2013 and 2014 Accountability Rating
(Districts and Campuses)
2013 Distinction Designations 2014 Distinction Designations
Met Standard
Improvement Required
Campuses Only
Districts and Campuses
Postsecondary Readiness
Student Progress
Academic Achievement:
Reading/ELA
Mathematics
Campuses Only
Student Progress
Closing Performance Gaps
N/A
Academic Achievement:
Reading/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
N/A

Safeguard Measures and Targets:
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Reporting system disaggregates performance by student group, performance level, and subject area.
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Performance rates are calculated from the assessment results used to calculate
Index 1: Student Achievement.
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2013 targets for the disaggregated system-safeguard results:
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STAAR performance target corresponds to Index 1 (50%);
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STAAR participation target required by federal accountability (95%);
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Federal graduation rate targets and improvement calculations for 4-year rate
(78%) and 5-year rate (83%); and
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Federal limit on use of alternate assessments (1% and 2%).

Indicator Entity
All
Students
African
Amer.
Amer.
Indian
Asian Hispanic
Pacific
Islander
White
Two or More
Races
Eco.
Disadv.
Performance Rates*
Reading
Mathematics
State 55%
Federal 79%
State 55%
Federal 79%
55%
55% 55% 55% 55%
79% n/a n/a 79%
55% 55% 55% 55%
79% n/a n/a 79%
55% 55% 55% 55% Writing
Science
Social Studies
Participation Rates
Reading
55%
55%
55% 55% 55% 55%
55% 55% 55% 55%
95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Mathematics 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Federal Graduation Rates (including improvement targets)
4-year 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%
5-year 85% 85% 85% 85% 85%
District Limits on Use of Alternative Assessment Results
55% 55% n/a 79%
55% 55% n/a 79%
55% 55%
55% 55%
55% 55%
95% 95%
95% 95%
80% 80%
85% 85%
55% n/a
55% n/a
55%
55%
55%
95%
95%
80%
85%
ELL Special Ed.
55% 55%
79% 79%
55% 55%
79% 79%
55% 55%
55% 55%
55% 55%
95% 95%
95% 95%
80% 80%
85% 85%
95%
95%
80%
85%
55%
79%
55%
79%
55%
55%
55%
Reading
Modified
Alternate
2%
1%
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Mathematics
Modified 2% Not Applicable
Alternate 1% Not Applicable
* Targets for 2014 correspond to the performance target for Index 1: Student Achievement.
Texas Education Agency | Office of Assessment and Accountability | Division of Performance Reporting
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