West Mesquite High School
About This School
West Mesquite High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Mesquite High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Mesquite High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Mesquite High School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Fred F Florence Middle School 1.6 miles |  |
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| W W Samuell High School 2.2 miles |  |
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| Mesquite High School 2.3 miles |  |
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| Temple Christian School 2.7 miles | n/a | |
| Calvary Temple Christian Academy 3 miles | n/a |
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Total: 1749Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Mesquite High School had 70% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Mesquite High School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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4 out of 10
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