Brooks Academy of Science and English
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 686 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 759th out of 1,325 high schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Rufus M Samkin
- Fax: (210) 633-9990
- Website: www.brooksacademy.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
School District Details
- Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering
- Per-Pupil Spending: $5,510
- Students Per Teacher: 17.6
- Enrolled Students: 686
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 686
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 341 (49.7%)
- Females: 345 (50.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 106 (15.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 285 (41.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 391 (57.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 43 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 550 | 80.2% |
| White | 80 | 11.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 168 | 24.5% |
| 7th Grade | 133 | 19.4% |
| 8th Grade | 120 | 17.5% |
| 9th Grade | 99 | 14.4% |
| 10th Grade | 79 | 11.5% |
| 11th Grade | 58 | 8.5% |
| 12th Grade | 29 | 4.2% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
5.4
District:
5.4
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
41.0%
District:
41.0%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
15.4%
District:
15.4%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
12.8%
District:
12.8%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
5.1%
District:
5.1%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$50,448
District:
$50,448
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,346
District:
$45,346
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$43,425
District:
$43,425
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$44,118
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,138
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,705
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$57,005
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Brooks Academy of Science and English performed on average about the same as other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
AYP and Performance (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Yes
TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 63.0% | 82.0% |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 52.0% | 80.0% |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 65.0% | 80.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 91.0% |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 91.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 70.0% | 81.0% |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 57.0% | 79.0% |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 60.0% | 76.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 84.0% |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 84.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 72.0% |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 70.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | 79.0% |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 68.0% | 75.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 91.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 93.0% |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 92.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 64.0% | 78.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 80.0% | 72.0% |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 74.0% | 68.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 95.0% |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 92.0% |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 90.0% |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 64.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 56.0% | 67.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 89.0% | 87.0% |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 88.0% |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 86.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 53.0% | 65.0% |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 37.0% | 63.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 63.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 69.0% | 66.0% |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 90.0% |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 88.0% |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93.0% |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 92.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 84.0% | 89.0% |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 69.0% | 81.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 91.0% | 85.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97.0% |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
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