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01-04-2025
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IDEA to conduct public hearing on TAPR
Mar. 31—IDEA — Public Schools to conduct public hearing and discussion of the 2023-24 TAPR at the 8:30 a.m. April 4 board meeting. Meetings of the board are normally held at 2115 W. Pike Blvd. Weslaco. This meeting will also be conducted via videoconference. Members of the public may access the regular meeting by dialing +1 361-271-1871 Meeting ID 959 634 964. TAPR addresses the educational performance of the district and each of the campuses in relation to the district, state, and a comparable group of schools. The TAPR report can be viewed here. If you would like to attend, contact Jessica Hess at [email protected] or 956-647-7456. As per TEA regulations, each district's board of trustees must hold a public hearing to discuss the district's annual report within 90 days of receiving the TAPR.
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31-03-2025
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How well is your school district teaching kids? State releases assessments
It's that time again when the state's governing education agency gives its report card to local school districts. The Texas Education Agency publishes what is called the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), an extensive report that breaks down schools and their districts on student performance and district programs. Others are reading: Reliance on uncertified teachers in Texas leads to issues, discussion by policy experts A TAPR is given to each school in every school district as well as the district as a whole. Here are the highlights from this year's TAPR for Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Frenship ISD district TAPRs. Total students: 7,836. Teacher-to-student ratio: 1 to 12.3. Special Education Status: Meets requirements. District 2022-23 graduation rate: 100% (511 graduates). District dropout rate (9-12th grade): 0.3% (down 0.1% from 2022). Others are reading: Keith Bryant announces retirement as Lubbock-Cooper superintendent at end of school year Percentage of students passing the math EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 83% (down 3% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 56% (down 5% from 2023). Masters grade level: 24% (down 3% from 2023). Percentage of students passing the reading/ELA EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 87% (same from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 66% (up 1% from 2023). Masters grade level: 29% (up 1% from 2023). Percentage of students passing the sciences EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 82% (down 5% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 52% (down 8% from 2023). Masters grade level: 18% (down 5% from 2023). See Lubbock-Cooper's full TAPR online via the TEA's website. Total students: 11,555. Teacher-to-student ratio: 1 to 15.7. Special Education Status: Meets requirements. District 2022-23 graduation rate: 100% (715 graduates). District dropout rate (9-12th grade): 0.3% (up 0.1% from 2022). Others are reading: Frenship ISD highlights impact after Lubbock County voters approve all three propositions Percentage of students passing the math EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 75% (down 4% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 26% (up 2% from 2023). Masters grade level: 9% (down 2% from 2023). Percentage of students passing the reading/ELA EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 79% (down 4% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 57% (down 3% from 2023). Masters grade level: 23% (down 1% from 2023). Percentage of students passing the sciences EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 81% (down 4% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 51% (down 10% from 2023). Masters grade level: 21% (down 7% from 2023). See Frenship's full TAPR online via the TEA's website. Total students: 24,209. Teacher-to-student ratio: 1 to 13. Special education status: Needs assistance. District 2022-23 graduation rate: 100% (1,608 graduates). District dropout rate (9-12th grade): 2.8% (same from 2022). Others are reading: Lubbock ISD trustees blame state, funding issues for school closures Percentage of students passing the math EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 71% (down 2% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 40% (down 1% from 2023). Masters grade level: 15% (same from 2023). Percentage of students passing the reading/ELA EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 74% (down 2% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 51% (up 2% from 2023). Masters grade level: 19% (up 1% from 2023). Percentage of students passing the sciences EOC/STAAR tests (all grade levels): Approaches grade level or above: 73% (down 2% from 2023). Meets grade level or above: 39% (down 3% from 2023). Masters grade level: 13% (down 2% from 2023). See Lubbock's full TAPR online via the TEA's website. Mateo Rosiles is the Government & Public Policy reporter for the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@ This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Texas Education Agency releases report cards for Lubbock districts
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11-02-2025
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STAAR results: How did Wylie ISD students do?
Wylie ISD's academic performance during 2023-2024 exceeded the state's standards, but district officials are eager to improve their already high scores. At the WISD School Board meeting Monday, a hearing was held to inform the public and discuss the data. Terry Hagler, assistant superintendent of curriculum, presented the 2024 Texas Academic Performance Report at the meeting. The Texas Education Agency annually develops the report for each school and district across the state. The collected data highlights students' academic performance on state assessments and separates student demographics to further analyze success rates and trends. The 2024 TAPR shows STAAR assessment data by grade level, subject and scores — approaches, meets and masters — compared to the previous school year at district, regional and state levels. "I stand before you with a smile on my face because I can share all the successes of our students and our teachers," Hagler said, "but also we always know there is room for improvement, and we know there are things that we need to work on." According to the report, all tested grade levels and subjects exceeded the state standards for the approaches level on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, In the eyes of the state, the approaches level is equivalent to pass or fail, Hagler said. If a student achieves approaches, they pass the test but will need intervention the next school year to be successful at the next grade level. STAAR results: Abilene ISD experiences decline in student reading and math scores To help students who failed the STAAR or end-of-course exam, principals have placed the students in accelerated instruction to get extra help so they can pass the next year's state assessment, Hagler said. The state performance standard for the approaches level for all grades and all tested subjects is 75%. Wylie ISD surpassed the standard with a score of 87%. Despite the district's scores being high compared to the regional and state standards, Hagler said they did see scores decrease in certain areas — specifically math. Comparing scores from the 2023 school year to the 2024 school year shows a drop in success rates. "Is that a red flag? I would say no, but it's something we need to pay attention to," Hagler said. "There's places that we need to work, and the one thing that sticks out to me are math scores." Across the state and nation, student scores in math have been dropping, and there are noticeable gaps since the pandemic, Hagler said. Hagler assured the School Board that the campuses have worked together to form a plan of action to combat the concerning areas. To improve math scores, Hagler said they purchased and implemented a program called IXL Learning at the junior high level to help with intervention and accelerated instruction. The district has also purchased curriculum through Lowman Education that will be taught to teachers with tested grade levels during professional development work days in preparation for the STAAR and EOCs. Hagler also shared the district's College, Career and Military Readiness scores of graduating seniors with the School Board. Looking at the results for the 2022-2023 CCMR scores, Hagler said they are not where they want to be. The 2022-2023 state standard for CCMR is 76.3%. Wylie ISD graduates scored 72%. The district saw a 2 percent drop from the previous year, 2021-2022. "I'm going to tell you that achieving 72% is not even an easy task, and it is not due to a lack of effort," Hagler said. The college ready standards are where the district needs the most improvement, Hagler said. For the district to earn credit for college readiness, students must take college assessments like the ACT, SAT or Texas Success Initiative assessments. To encourage students to take those assessments, WISD has began offering in-school testing days and offering one district paid college entrance test per student, Wylie High School principal Reagan Berry said. They are also looking to offer more dual credit course and industry-based certifications to prepare students for college or careers after graduation, Berry said. Abilene principal selected as new district administrator UPDATED: Abilene homicide investigators seek driver of vehicle spotted leaving scene This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: STAAR results: How did Wylie ISD students do?
