Preliminary TAKS Released

The Texas Education Agency has released the preliminary results of the 2011 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) which was taken by Brownsville ISD students in grades 3-11 in April 2011. Areas tested include math, reading/English language arts, writing, science, and social studies.

When compared to 2010 scores, the latest BISD scores indicate gains in 8 grade level and subject areas. Increases of 1–4% were posted in 5th, 7th, and 11th grade reading/English language arts and 3rd, 4th, 5th and 10th grade math. A 3% increase occurred in 10th grade science. The 4th grade writing and 10th grade reading/English language arts scores remained the same. The other 17 grade level and subject area scores recorded decreases of 1 to 5%. It is important to note that of the 27 grade level and subject areas tested, 10 recorded scores of 90% or above and 14 scored 80% or above. Overall, 80% or more of all district students met expectations in math, reading and science and 93% met expectations in social studies and writing. Every year, the state increases academic requirements and this year was no exception. For the first time, TAKS–Modified and TAKS–Alternative scores, based on modified academic achievement standards, were calculated into the overall district composite scores.

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