GreatSchools: The Parents' Guide to K-12 Success
Image of globe and book on table

Aldine Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

14910 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77032
Harris County
Map >

PH: (281) 449-1011
FAX: (281) 449-4911

  • Grades PK-12
  • 58,596 students
  • 70 schools

View all schools in this district >

Compare schools in this district:


 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Back to top >
 Accountability Rating



In 2006-2007 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS and SDAA II test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Back to top >
 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 94% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 88% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 76% (2005)
 67% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Science
 71% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 94% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 86% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 71% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 93% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 90% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 89% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Social Studies
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2007.

Science
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2007.

Math
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 83% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 81% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Social Studies
 87% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Social Studies
 96% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 94% in 2007.

Science
 79% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 93% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 89% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 85% (2005)
 88% (2004)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Back to top >
 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education82%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient95%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African American75%
Asian99%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education77%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
African American79%
Asian93%
Hispanic88%
Native American80%
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education71%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient84%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
African American90%
Asian98%
Hispanic95%
Native American100%
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education79%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented99%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female87%
Male90%
African American81%
Asian94%
Hispanic92%
Native American80%
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education74%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient90%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African American84%
Asian94%
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education61%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented99%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female67%
Male77%
African American62%
Asian88%
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Special education55%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient61%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
African American83%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Special education76%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient87%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African American92%
Asian95%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education74%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
African American78%
Asian97%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White89%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Special education64%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African American78%
Asian98%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Special education49%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient37%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
African American93%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Special education72%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
African American71%
Asian93%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White84%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services78%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Special education42%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient56%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented99%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
African American89%
Asian97%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education73%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient53%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
African American89%
Asian97%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education72%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient71%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Female66%
Male73%
African American62%
Asian88%
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White85%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services68%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Special education45%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient32%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talented97%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female78%
Male78%
African American70%
Asian93%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services79%
Special education49%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient54%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented98%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male80%
African American84%
Asian82%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education53%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient42%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female55%
Male51%
African American47%
Asian73%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
White62%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services54%
Special education16%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient29%
Not limited English proficient55%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talented97%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
African American85%
Asian95%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education66%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient61%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female47%
Male56%
African American44%
Asian76%
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services56%
Special education27%
Not special education52%
Limited English proficient18%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talented96%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
African American84%
Asian77%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services87%
Special education52%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient45%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented99%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
African American45%
Asian75%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services55%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services57%
Special education20%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient31%
Not limited English proficient58%
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students96%
Female94%
Male98%
African American96%
Asian99%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education89%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient79%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male82%
African American76%
Asian90%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education50%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient48%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
African American93%
Asian96%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education65%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male87%
African American77%
Asian95%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education59%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient70%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Back to top >
 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 172021
Graduating class of 2005 172021
Graduating class of 2004 182021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Back to top >
 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1011
Beginning teachers11%8%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2020
Grade 12120
Grade 22020
Grade 32120
Grade 42120
Grade 52322
Grade 62422
English (middle and high school)2220
Foreign language (middle and high school)2221
Math (middle and high school)2220
Science (middle and high school)2421
Social Studies (middle and high school)2522

Back to top >
 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic62%46%
African American31%14%
White4%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program80%47%
Special education9%11%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient28%16%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate96%96%

Back to top >
 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,680$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services10%7%
School leadership9%12%
Other expenditures20%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

Back to top >