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STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT:

Sources: *2010-11 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Reports, #TMEA All-State Databaes, †Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center

COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS INDICATORS:

Sources: *2010-11 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Reports, †Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center, #TMEA All-State Database

FINANCIAL INDICATORS:

Sources: *2010-11 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Reports, †Technology Planning and E-Rate Support Center, #TMEA All-State Database

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)

The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) assessments are designed to measure the extent to which a student has learned and is able to apply the defined knowledge and skills at each tested grade level.

Texas Recommended & Distinguished Program

This indicator shows the percent of graduates who were reported as having satisfied the course requirements for the Texas State Board of Education Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program. The plans are set forth by the Texas Education Agency.

Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Honorees

TMEA sponsors the Texas All-State audition process to promote students' dedication to their musical knowledge and skill. All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. More than 1,500 students are selected through a process that begins with more than 55,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 13 ensembles (bands, orchestras, and choirs). Plano ISD has 4.2 recognized students per thousand enrolled in 9-12 grade.

Level of Technology Access

This indicator measures educators' use of technology, specifically computers and the Internet, for teaching. Learn more about the Texas Education Agency Star Chart

Percentage of Students Taking SAT/ACT

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test ) and the ACT (American College Testing) are standardized tests for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States.

Percentage of Students Taking AP/IB

The Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to complete college-level studies while still in high school. With 2,905 students taking AP tests for college credit, Plano ISD's AP program is one of the largest in the nation. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a rigorous course of study designed to meet the needs of highly motivated secondary students and to promote international understanding. In 2010, Plano ISD boasted 97 full diploma candidates through its IB program.

SAT Composite Score Average

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is divided into three subtests: critical reading, math and writing. Each subtest is scored between 200 and 800 with a perfect score being 2,400. Plano ISD students scored an average of 1,152 on the SAT, far exceeded those of students across the state (985) and nation (1009).

ACT Composite Score Average

American College Testing (ACT) consists of five subtests: English (English usage), math (based on Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Trigonometry), reading, science reasoning (a science-based reasoning test) and writing. ACT scores range from 1-36 with the composite score being the average of all five subtests. Plano ISD students scored an average of 25.7 on the test, exceeding the state (20.8) and national (21) averages.

Advanced Courses and Dual Enrollment

Plano ISD exceeds the local average for participation in Advanced Courses and Dual Enrollment. The Dual Credit Program consists of college courses offered by an institution of higher education for which high school students receive simultaneous academic credit from both the college and the high school upon course completion.

College and Career Ready Graduates

The percent of graduates who scored at or above the criterion score on the exit-level TAKS test OR the SATs OR the ACTs in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Percentage of Students Meeting Advanced Placement (AP) & International Baccalaureate (IB) Criterion

The percent of examinees with at least one AP or IB score at or above the criterion score (3 on AP or 4 on IB). AP Exam scores are reported on a 5-point scale, while the IB program is scored on a 7-point scale. 84.1% of Plano ISD's AP and IB students are meeting or exceeding the criterion score.

Completion Rate

This 4-year rate sums together the percent of students in the 2005-06 cohort who received their high school diplomas by August 31, 2009 and those who were still enrolled as high school students for the 2009-10 school year. Plano ISD’s completion rate of 97.3% far exceeds the state average of 89.2%.

Instructional Expenditure

This value shows the average per student expenditures for instructional purposes. Plano ISD currently invests an average of $4,935 into the instruction of each student.

Teacher Turnover

Plano ISD has a 9.1% teacher turnover rate, compared to 11.8% for the state.

Instructional % of Budget

Plano ISD utilizes 71.6% of the district's budget for instructional purposes, whereas the Texas average is 64.9%.