More than half of Humble ISD campuses have been named exemplary or recognized schools under the stateТs accountability system. The state released official accountability ratings on Aug.1. Eighteen out of 29 schools received exemplary or recognized ratings. Eleven schools received an academically acceptable rating. Humble ISD, as a district, also received a rating of academically acceptable. No Humble ISD campuses were rated unacceptable in 2006.
“I am very excited about the results we’ve seen with year’s state accountability ratings”, Superintendent Guy Sconzo said.
“Our entire staff commitment last year to studying the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills state curriculum) and best assuring that students’ learning was our priority focus clearly paid off.”
Sconzo noted that the district saw gains in 23 out of 25 areas measured by the accountability system.
Named as exemplary schools were Elm Grove Elementary, Greentree Elementary, Hidden Hollow Elementary, Shadow Forest Elementary and Willowcreek Elementary.
Elementary schools to receive the recognized rating were Bear Branch Elementary, Deerwood Elementary, Foster Elementary, Maplebrook Elementary, Oaks Elementary, Oak Forest Elementary, Pine Forest Elementary, Timbers Elementary and Woodland Hill Elementary.
At the secondary level, Kingwood Middle, Creekwood Middle, Riverwood Middle and Quest High also were named recognized schools.
Elementary schools to receive an academically acceptable rating were Fields Elementary, Humble Elementary, Lakeland Elementary, North Belt Elementary, Summerwood Elementary and Whispering Pines Elementary.
Secondary schools receiving the acceptable rating were Atascocita Middle, Humble Middle, Timberwood Middle, Humble High and Kingwood High.
The ratings are based on numerous criteria including student performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills tests. The tests measure studentsТ understanding of reading/English language arts, writing, social studies, science and math. The rating system considers not only the performance of the student body as a whole, but also the performance of student groups. Student groups include African-American, Hispanic, White and Economically-Disadvantaged students. Schools often meet the passing rate overall for an exemplary or recognized rating while falling short of meeting the passing rate for every student group. Other criteria used in the rating system includes the performance of students on special education tests, middle school drop out rates and high school completion rates. The accountability system is one tool school districts use to focus on areas for improvement. For more information about Humble ISD ratings, visit the Office of Accountability pages. Ratings for all public schools in Texas can be found at www.tea.state.tx.us.
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