Idea College Preparatory San Benito School in San Benito, TX
(06-12 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in Texas) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 69
- Address
- 2151 RUSSELL LN
San Benito, TX 78586
- Telephone
- (956) 399-5252
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- City-data.com school rating
- 69
- Students
- 710
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 43.9
- Free lunch eligible students
- 493
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 78
- School district
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Charter school
- Yes
- Charter authorizer name
- STATE BOARD OF (#000001)
- Title I status
- Title I schoolwide school
- Magnet School Indicator
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- Missing
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY OF SOUTH TEXAS (0.7 miles): | 96 |
IDEA ACADEMY SAN BENITO (0.0 miles): | 82 |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 69 |
TREASURE HILLS EL (1.0 miles): | 60 |
HORIZON MONTESSORI III (0.9 miles): | 42 |
SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY (1.2 miles): | 42 |
BERTA CABAZA MIDDLE (1.0 miles): | 37 |
MIDVALLEY ACADEMY-SAN BENITO CHARTER H S (0.7 miles): | 16 |
RGV YOUTH RECOVERY HOME (0.4 miles): | 5 |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
Texas: | 54 |
Cameron County: | 56 |
San Benito: | 50 |
This School: | 69 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 710
Enrollment in 2015: 713
Enrollment in 2014: 711
Enrollment in 2013: 665
Enrollment in 2012: 589
Enrollment in 2011: 482
Enrollment in 2010: 337
Enrollment in 2009: 190
Enrollment in 2015: 713
Enrollment in 2014: 711
Enrollment in 2013: 665
Enrollment in 2012: 589
Enrollment in 2011: 482
Enrollment in 2010: 337
Enrollment in 2009: 190
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G06 | G07 | G08 | G09 | G10 | G11 | G12 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 128 | 115 | 118 | 95 | 107 | 71 | 76 | 710 |
Female students | 69 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 56 | 28 | 44 | 362 |
Male students | 59 | 57 | 62 | 44 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 348 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 |
Asian students | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 10 |
Hispanic students | 115 | 104 | 106 | 87 | 95 | 69 | 67 | 643 |
Black students | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 4 |
White students | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 51 |
Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 128
7th grade enrollment: 115
8th grade enrollment: 118
9th grade enrollment: 95
10th grade enrollment: 107
11th grade enrollment: 71
12th grade enrollment: 76
7th grade enrollment: 115
8th grade enrollment: 118
9th grade enrollment: 95
10th grade enrollment: 107
11th grade enrollment: 71
12th grade enrollment: 76
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
Female enrollment: 362 (51.0%)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 51.0% |
State: | 49.0% |
Male enrollment: 348 (49.0%)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 49.0% |
State: | 50.1% |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 9,864 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.3%)
School: | 0.3% |
Texas: | 0.4% |
Asian enrollment: 10 (1.4%)
School: | 1.4% |
Texas: | 3.1% |
Hispanic enrollment: 643 (90.6%)
Here: | 90.6% |
State: | 46.9% |
Black enrollment: 4 (0.6%)
Here: | 0.6% |
State: | 11.6% |
White enrollment: 51 (7.2%)
Here: | 7.2% |
Texas: | 32.3% |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 8,545 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 571 (80.4%)
School: | 80.4% |
State: | 61.6% |
Free lunch eligible students: 493 (69.4%)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 69.4% |
State: | 55.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 78 (11.0%)
Here: | 11.0% |
State: | 6.2% |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Teachers and support:
(State average from 9,601 schools)
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 43.9
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 9.4
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 8
Number of FTE school counselors: 3.9
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 30.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 9.4
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 8
Number of FTE school counselors: 3.9
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 30.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Here: | 16.2 |
Texas: | 15.6 |
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $2,560,212
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 43.9 (Salary Expenditures: $1,968,860)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 1.5 (Salary Expenditures: $93,600)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 3.9 (Salary Expenditures: $215,333)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3.5 (Salary Expenditures: $276,762)
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,829,312
- Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $2,113,760
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 2.5 (Salary Expenditures: $141,900)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4.4 (Salary Expenditures: $232,233)
- Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 3.5 (Salary Expenditures: $276,762)
Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 81 (male: 40, female: 41)
- Hispanic: 79 (male: 38, female: 41)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 32 (male: 19, female: 13)
- Hispanic: 32 (male: 19, female: 13)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Retention:
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(State average from 1,120 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 6th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 6th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 7th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 8th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 8th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 9th grade: 2 (all male)
Percent of 9th grade students retained
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 10th grade students retained
- Hispanic: 2
Percent of 6th grade students retained
School: | 1.6% |
Texas: | 6.3% |
Total number of students retained in 7th grade: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
Percent of 7th grade students retained
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 1.7% |
State: | 6.0% |
Total number of students retained in 8th grade: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
Percent of 8th grade students retained
Here: | 1.7% |
State: | 7.0% |
Total number of students retained in 9th grade: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2
Percent of 9th grade students retained
Here: | 2.1% |
Texas: | 18.3% |
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Percent of 10th grade students retained
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 3.7% |
State: | 15.1% |
Statewide Student Assessments
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness:
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(State average from 3,456 schools)
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, is the state testing program that was implemented in the 2011-2012 school year. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Texas educators, developed the STAAR program in response to requirements set forth by the 80th and 81st Texas legislatures. STAAR is an assessment program designed to measure the extent to which students have learned and are able to apply the knowledge and skills defined in the state - mandated curriculum standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Every STAAR question is directly aligned to the TEKS currently implemented for the grade / subject or course being assessed. The STAAR program includes STAAR and STAAR Spanish.
End-of-course (EOC)
Algebra I students tested: 138
Algebra I # Answer Documents Submitted: 139
Algebra I Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 37%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 26%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 25%
Biology students tested: 112
Biology # Answer Documents Submitted: 112
Biology Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 1%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 11%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 42%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 46%
English I students tested: 123
English I # Answer Documents Submitted: 123
English I Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 33%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 12%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 42%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 13%
English II students tested: 95
# Absent - Not Tested: 1
English II # Answer Documents Submitted: 96
English II Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 14%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 10%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 70%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 6%
U.S. History students tested: 85
U.S. History # Answer Documents Submitted: 85
U.S. History Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 12%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 34%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 54%
6th Grade
Math students tested: 135
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 135
Math Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 15%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 41%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 28%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 16%
Reading students tested: 135
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 135
Reading Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 27%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 33%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 20%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 20%
7th Grade
Math students tested: 119
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Math Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 19%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 31%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 26%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 24%
Reading students tested: 119
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Reading Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 18%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 27%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 23%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 32%
Writing students tested: 120
Writing # Answer Documents Submitted: 120
Writing Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 23%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 26%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 31%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 21%
8th Grade
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 114
Reading students tested: 119
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Reading Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 20%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 33%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 19%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 28%
Science students tested: 118
Science # Answer Documents Submitted: 118
Science Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 24%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 29%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 35%
Social Studies students tested: 118
Social Studies # Answer Documents Submitted: 118
Social Studies Avg Items Correct:
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 10%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 21%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 17%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 52%
- All4,112
- Males4,030
- Females4,180
- Hispanic4,092
- White4,439
Algebra I Average Scale Score
Algebra I Average Scale Score: | 4,112 |
Texas: | 4,001 |
Algebra I # Answer Documents Submitted: 139
Algebra I Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 6.3 (57%)
- Reporting Category 2: 7.4 (62%)
- Reporting Category 3: 8.8 (63%)
- Reporting Category 4: 7.2 (65%)
- Reporting Category 5: 4 (67%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 37%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 26%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 25%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,030, Tested: 63, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 14%, Approaches: 46%, Meets: 18%, Masters: 22%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,180, Tested: 75, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 9%, Approaches: 31%, Meets: 33%, Masters: 27%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,092, Tested: 132, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%, Approaches: 40%, Meets: 25%, Masters: 23%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,439, Tested: 5, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 0%, Meets: 40%, Masters: 60%)
- All4,514
- Males4,569
- Females4,470
- Hispanic4,504
Biology Average Scale Score
Biology Average Scale Score: | 4,514 |
Texas: | 3,772 |
Biology # Answer Documents Submitted: 112
Biology Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 8.9 (81%)
- Reporting Category 2: 8.5 (77%)
- Reporting Category 3: 7.6 (76%)
- Reporting Category 4: 8.6 (78%)
- Reporting Category 5: 8.3 (76%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 1%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 11%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 42%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 46%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,569, Tested: 50, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 2%, Approaches: 10%, Meets: 34%, Masters: 54%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,470, Tested: 62, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 11%, Meets: 50%, Masters: 39%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,504, Tested: 105, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 1%, Approaches: 10%, Meets: 45%, Masters: 44%)
- All4,081
- Males3,999
- Females4,163
- Hispanic4,065
- White4,280
English I Average Scale Score
English I Average Scale Score: | 4,081 |
Texas: | 3,637 |
English I # Answer Documents Submitted: 123
English I Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 6.1 (76%)
- Reporting Category 2: 9 (69%)
- Reporting Category 3: 8.9 (68%)
- Reporting Category 4: 9.5 (60%)
- Reporting Category 5: 6.2 (69%)
- Reporting Category 6: 6.9 (76%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 33%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 12%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 42%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 13%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 3,999, Tested: 54, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 37%, Approaches: 19%, Meets: 35%, Masters: 9%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,163, Tested: 68, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 28%, Approaches: 7%, Meets: 49%, Masters: 16%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,065, Tested: 115, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 33%, Approaches: 12%, Meets: 44%, Masters: 11%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,280, Tested: 5, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 40%, Approaches: 0%, Meets: 20%, Masters: 40%)
- All4,205
- Males4,223
- Females4,195
- Hispanic4,201
- White4,279
English II Average Scale Score
English II Average Scale Score: | 4,205 |
Texas: | 3,718 |
# Absent - Not Tested: 1
English II # Answer Documents Submitted: 96
English II Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 5.9 (74%)
- Reporting Category 2: 9.5 (73%)
- Reporting Category 3: 10.1 (78%)
- Reporting Category 4: 11 (69%)
- Reporting Category 5: 7.2 (80%)
- Reporting Category 6: 7 (78%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 14%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 10%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 70%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 6%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,223, Tested: 45, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 11%, Approaches: 7%, Meets: 73%, Masters: 9%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,195, Tested: 49, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 16%, Approaches: 13%, Meets: 67%, Masters: 4%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,201, Tested: 87, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 15%, Approaches: 10%, Meets: 68%, Masters: 7%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,279, Tested: 7, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 14%, Meets: 86%, Masters: 0%)
- All4,515
- Males4,626
- Females4,402
- Hispanic4,517
U.S. History Average Scale Score
U.S. History Average Scale Score: | 4,515 |
Texas: | 3,953 |
U.S. History # Answer Documents Submitted: 85
U.S. History Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 23.4 (78%)
- Reporting Category 2: 9.8 (81%)
- Reporting Category 3: 7.7 (77%)
- Reporting Category 4: 12.9 (80%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 12%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 34%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 54%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,626, Tested: 43, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 7%, Meets: 30%, Masters: 63%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,402, Tested: 42, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 17%, Meets: 38%, Masters: 45%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,517, Tested: 80, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 11%, Meets: 34%, Masters: 55%)
6th Grade
- All1,649
- Males1,643
- Females1,657
- Hispanic1,647
- White1,636
Math Average Scale Score
(6th Grade)
Math Average Scale Score: | 1,649 |
Texas: | 1,546 |
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 135
Math Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 6.2 (62%)
- Reporting Category 2: 8.8 (58%)
- Reporting Category 3: 2.9 (49%)
- Reporting Category 4: 4 (57%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 15%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 41%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 28%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 16%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 1,643, Tested: 73, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 15%, Approaches: 43%, Meets: 28%, Masters: 14%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 1,657, Tested: 62, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 15%, Approaches: 38%, Meets: 28%, Masters: 19%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 1,647, Tested: 122, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 16%, Approaches: 41%, Meets: 27%, Masters: 16%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 1,636, Tested: 9, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 11%, Approaches: 45%, Meets: 33%, Masters: 11%)
- All1,595
- Males1,554
- Females1,644
- Hispanic1,596
- White1,574
Reading Average Scale Score
(6th Grade)
Reading Average Scale Score: | 1,595 |
Texas: | 1,457 |
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 135
Reading Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 5 (62%)
- Reporting Category 2: 12.5 (74%)
- Reporting Category 3: 9.4 (63%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 27%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 33%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 20%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 20%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 1,554, Tested: 73, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 36%, Approaches: 39%, Meets: 14%, Masters: 11%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 1,644, Tested: 62, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 18%, Approaches: 24%, Meets: 27%, Masters: 31%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 1,596, Tested: 122, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 29%, Approaches: 32%, Meets: 18%, Masters: 21%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 1,574, Tested: 9, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 22%, Approaches: 34%, Meets: 33%, Masters: 11%)
7th Grade
- All1,684
- Males1,658
- Females1,711
- Hispanic1,678
- White1,705
Math Average Scale Score
(7th Grade)
Math Average Scale Score: | 1,684 |
State: | 1,571 |
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Math Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 4.1 (68%)
- Reporting Category 2: 9 (60%)
- Reporting Category 3: 7 (58%)
- Reporting Category 4: 3.5 (50%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 19%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 31%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 26%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 24%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 1,658, Tested: 60, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 22%, Approaches: 38%, Meets: 25%, Masters: 15%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 1,711, Tested: 59, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 17%, Approaches: 24%, Meets: 27%, Masters: 32%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 1,678, Tested: 108, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 20%, Approaches: 32%, Meets: 26%, Masters: 22%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 1,705, Tested: 10, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 10%, Approaches: 30%, Meets: 30%, Masters: 30%)
- All1,678
- Males1,647
- Females1,710
- Hispanic1,671
- White1,751
Reading Average Scale Score
(7th Grade)
Reading Average Scale Score: | 1,678 |
State: | 1,550 |
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Reading Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 5.7 (71%)
- Reporting Category 2: 13 (72%)
- Reporting Category 3: 10.8 (68%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 18%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 27%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 23%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 32%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 1,647, Tested: 60, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 30%, Approaches: 25%, Meets: 22%, Masters: 23%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 1,710, Tested: 59, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 7%, Approaches: 29%, Meets: 23%, Masters: 41%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 1,671, Tested: 108, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 20%, Approaches: 28%, Meets: 21%, Masters: 31%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 1,751, Tested: 10, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 20%, Meets: 40%, Masters: 40%)
- All4,019
- Males3,771
- Females4,275
- Hispanic4,003
- White4,074
Writing Average Scale Score
(7th Grade)
Writing Average Scale Score: | 4,019 |
State: | 3,515 |
Writing # Answer Documents Submitted: 120
Writing Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 9.3 (58%)
- Reporting Category 2: 9.2 (71%)
- Reporting Category 3: 12.6 (74%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 23%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 26%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 31%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 21%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 3,771, Tested: 61, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 33%, Approaches: 33%, Meets: 26%, Masters: 8%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,275, Tested: 59, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%, Approaches: 19%, Meets: 35%, Masters: 34%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,003, Tested: 109, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 23%, Approaches: 26%, Meets: 32%, Masters: 19%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,074, Tested: 10, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 20%, Approaches: 30%, Meets: 20%, Masters: 30%)
8th Grade
Math # Answer Documents Submitted: 114
- All1,698
- Males1,676
- Females1,715
- Hispanic1,694
- White1,743
Reading Average Scale Score
(8th Grade)
Reading Average Scale Score: | 1,698 |
Texas: | 1,561 |
Reading # Answer Documents Submitted: 119
Reading Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 5.8 (72%)
- Reporting Category 2: 14.2 (75%)
- Reporting Category 3: 11.7 (69%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 20%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 33%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 19%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 28%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 1,676, Tested: 53, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 25%, Approaches: 37%, Meets: 13%, Masters: 25%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 1,715, Tested: 66, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 17%, Approaches: 28%, Meets: 25%, Masters: 30%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 1,694, Tested: 112, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 21%, Approaches: 33%, Meets: 19%, Masters: 27%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 1,743, Tested: 6, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 33%, Meets: 34%, Masters: 33%)
- All4,220
- Males4,184
- Females4,250
- Hispanic4,208
- White4,334
Science Average Scale Score
(8th Grade)
Science Average Scale Score: | 4,220 |
Texas: | 3,634 |
Science # Answer Documents Submitted: 118
Science Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 8.2 (75%)
- Reporting Category 2: 6.1 (68%)
- Reporting Category 3: 8.1 (73%)
- Reporting Category 4: 8.8 (80%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 24%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 29%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 35%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,184, Tested: 53, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 9%, Approaches: 27%, Meets: 32%, Masters: 32%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,250, Tested: 65, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 14%, Approaches: 21%, Meets: 28%, Masters: 37%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,208, Tested: 111, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 13%, Approaches: 24%, Meets: 31%, Masters: 32%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,334, Tested: 6, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 17%, Meets: 16%, Masters: 67%)
- All4,232
- Males4,279
- Females4,193
- Hispanic4,210
- White4,498
Social Studies Average Scale Score
(8th Grade)
Social Studies Average Scale Score: | 4,232 |
State: | 3,461 |
Social Studies # Answer Documents Submitted: 118
Social Studies Avg Items Correct:
- Reporting Category 1: 12.6 (74%)
- Reporting Category 2: 8 (80%)
- Reporting Category 3: 7.6 (76%)
- Reporting Category 4: 5.4 (78%)
Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 10%
Approaches Grade Level Performance: 21%
Meets Grade Level Performance: 17%
Masters Grade Level Performance: 52%
Males: (Average Scale Score: 4,279, Tested: 53, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 8%, Approaches: 18%, Meets: 16%, Masters: 58%)
Females: (Average Scale Score: 4,193, Tested: 65, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 12%, Approaches: 23%, Meets: 19%, Masters: 46%)
Hispanic: (Average Scale Score: 4,210, Tested: 111, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 11%, Approaches: 22%, Meets: 18%, Masters: 49%)
White: (Average Scale Score: 4,498, Tested: 6, Did Not Meet Grade Level Performance: 0%, Approaches: 0%, Meets: 0%, Masters: 100%)
Accountability
SAT/ACT:
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The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - ACT/SAT scores
- All21.0
- Hispanic20.8
- White24.0
- IDEA18.0
Average ACT composite score
Percent of graduates taking the ACT: | 88.2% |
State: | 41.3% |
ACT composite scores above criteria: | 25.0% |
Texas: | 21.8% |
Number of graduates taking the ACT: <75
Average ACT composite score: | 21.0 |
Texas: | 18.9 |
Average ACT English score: | 20.8 |
State: | 17.8 |
Average ACT mathematics score: | 20.6 |
Texas: | 19.1 |
Average ACT reading score: | 20.9 |
State: | 19.3 |
Average ACT science score: | 21.3 |
Texas: | 19.2 |
Percent of graduates taking the SAT: | 4.4% |
Texas: | 45.4% |
SAT combined scores above criteria: | 66.7% |
State: | 19.5% |
Number of graduates taking the SAT: <25
Average SAT critical reading and mathematics combined score: | 1,043 |
State: | 875 |
Average SAT mathematics score: | 493 |
Texas: | 443 |
Average SAT critical reading score: | 550 |
State: | 432 |
Average SAT writing score: | 560 |
Texas: | 415 |
Advanced Placement:
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Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Accountability system mandated by federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School - AP exams with scores at or above criteria
- All11.0
- Hispanic11.2
- Asian50.0
- White4.3
Exams with scores at or above criteria (%)
Number of students taking at least one AP exam: <150
Percent of students taking at least one AP exam: | 98.0% |
Texas: | 24.6% |
Examinees scoring at or above criteria on at least one AP exam: | 29.9% |
State: | 39.6% |
Number of AP exams: <625
Number of AP exams with scores at or above 3: <75
Percent of AP exams with scores at or above 3: | 11.0% |
State: | 33.1% |
Number of different AP courses provided by school: 12
Is enrollment via self-selection by students permittedfor all AP courses offered by the school?: No
- Hispanic319
- American Indian2
- Asian4
- Black2
- White22
- LEP28
- IDEA13
Students Enrolled in at least one AP Course
- Hispanic: 319 (male: 149, female: 170)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 28 (male: 14, female: 14)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Hispanic52
- Asian2
- White4
- LEP4
- IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics
- Hispanic: 52 (male: 20, female: 32)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
- Hispanic136
- Asian2
- White10
- LEP7
- IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Advanced Placement (AP) Science
- Hispanic: 136 (male: 68, female: 68)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic319
- American Indian2
- Asian4
- Black2
- White22
- LEP28
- IDEA13
Students Enrollment in Other Advanced Placement (AP) Subjects
- Hispanic: 319 (male: 149, female: 170)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 22 (male: 14, female: 8)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 28 (male: 14, female: 14)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Hispanic145
- Asian2
- White10
- LEP10
- IDEA7
Students who took one or more AP exams
- Hispanic: 145 (male: 68, female: 77)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- White: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Students who received a qualifying score on one or more AP exams: 44 (male: 22, female: 22)
- Hispanic: 44 (male: 22, female: 22)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Percent students who received a qualifying score on one or more AP exams
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 28.0% |
Texas: | 45.1% |
Students who did not receive a qualifying score on any AP exams: 112 (male: 53, female: 59)
- Hispanic: 101 (male: 46, female: 55)
- White: 11 (male: 7, female: 4)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (all male)
- Hispanic172
- American Indian2
- Asian4
- Black2
- White10
- LEP19
- IDEA7
Students who took no AP exams
- Hispanic: 172 (male: 83, female: 89)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 19 (male: 11, female: 8)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Health & Safety
Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.
- Hispanic40
- White7
- LEP7
- IDEA4
Chronic Student Absenteeism
- Hispanic: 40 (male: 14, female: 26)
- White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 66.2 |
State: | 147.9 |
Suspensions:
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Out-of-school suspension
- For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
- For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
- Hispanic70
- Asian3
- White4
- LEP6
- IDEA13
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 70 (male: 37, female: 33)
- Asian: 3 (all male)
- White: 4 (male: 1, female: 3)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 6 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 32
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 45.1 |
State: | 102.7 |
- Hispanic: 49 (male: 32, female: 17)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic13
- Asian2
- White4
- LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension
- Hispanic: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 8
Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Idea College Preparatory San Benito School: | 11.3 |
Texas: | 27.5 |
- Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
- Hispanic: 2
Classes & Courses
Algebra I:
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Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 1
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 120 (male: 63, female: 57)8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 105 (male: 55, female: 50)
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 20 (male: 9, female: 11)
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 1
- Hispanic106
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White10
- LEP10
- IDEA7
8th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 106 (male: 59, female: 47)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Hispanic98
- White7
- LEP8
- IDEA4
8th grade studenst who passed Algebra I
- Hispanic: 98 (male: 55, female: 43)
- White: 7 (all female)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (all male)
Percent of 8th grade students who passed
Here: | 87.5% |
Texas: | 87.0% |
- Hispanic16
- Black2
- White2
- LEP2
- IDEA4
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I
- Hispanic: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 2 (all male)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Hispanic: 14 (male: 4, female: 10)
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
School: | 70.0% |
State: | 77.3% |
Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 5
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 5
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 90 (male: 41, female: 49)
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 5
- Hispanic79
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White7
- LEP10
Student Enrollment in Algebra II
- Hispanic: 79 (male: 32, female: 47)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
Calculus:
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Calculus (college-preparatory) course topics include the study of derivatives, differentiation, integration, the definite and indefinite integral, and applications of calculus.Typically, students have previously attained knowledge of precalculus topics (some combination of trigonometry, elementary functions, analytic geometry, and math analysis).
Number of Calculus classes: 4
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 4
Student Enrollment in Calculus: 58 (male: 22, female: 36)
Number of Calculus classes taught by certified teachers: 4
- Hispanic52
- Asian2
- White4
- LEP4
- IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Calculus
- Hispanic: 52 (male: 20, female: 32)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 5
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 5
Student Enrollment in Geometry: 97 (male: 51, female: 46)
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 5
- Hispanic91
- Asian2
- White4
- LEP10
- IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Geometry
- Hispanic: 91 (male: 47, female: 44)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 5
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 5
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 83 (male: 49, female: 34)
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 5
- Hispanic76
- White7
- LEP4
- IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics
- Hispanic: 76 (male: 44, female: 32)
- White: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 9
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 9
Student Enrollment in Biology: 173 (male: 77, female: 96)
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 9
- Hispanic157
- Asian4
- Black2
- White10
- LEP10
- IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Biology
- Hispanic: 157 (male: 68, female: 89)
- Asian: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Black: 2 (all male)
- White: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 5
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 5
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 114 (male: 56, female: 58)
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 5
- Hispanic100
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White10
- LEP13
- IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Chemistry
- Hispanic: 100 (male: 44, female: 56)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all male)
- Asian: 2 (all male)
- White: 10 (male: 8, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Physics:
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Physics (college-preparatory) courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy.The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.
Number of Physics classes: 4
Student Enrollment in Physics: 87 (male: 40, female: 47)
- Hispanic79
- American Indian2
- Asian2
- White4
- LEP2
- IDEA2
Student Enrollment in Physics
- Hispanic: 79 (male: 38, female: 41)
- American Indian / Alaska Native: 2 (all female)
- Asian: 2 (all female)
- White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)
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