What do those School Ratings Mean in Austin Texas?

What do those school ratings in Texas mean ?  Based on the  Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skill testing, or known as the TAKS test.

Ever wonder what the terms actually mean?  Exemplarty? Recognized? Academically Acceptable?  Thanks to one of the great title companies in Austin, Alamo Title who passed along the information,  I am going to try to explain it briefly here...
   
    Exemplary...for every subject at least 90% OF THE TESTED STUDENTS PASSED

    Recognised... for every subject at least 75% of the tested students passed

    Academically Acceptable.. varies by subject.. reading at least 70% passed, writing at least 65% passed, social studies at least 65% passed, math  at least 50% passed and science at least 45% passed.

Many families looking to move into a new home are always concerned about the schools. Knowing what the ratings are and how they are explained should make a buyers decision easier.  One can go to the website of the community school district and see what the ratings of each school  has been.  

If you are thinking of selling your home, check the local neighborhood school, if its a wonderfully rated school.. that can be a real bonus when selling your home.  be sure to point that out to prospective buyers.  

Websites for Schools in our area can be found here..

http://www.dripping-springs.txed.net/       Dripping Springs ISD


http://www.austinisd.org/           Austin ISD


http://www.hayscisd.net/              Hays County ISD


http://www.williamsoncountytexas.us/zzPublicSchools.htm    Williamson County ISD

If you are thinking of buying in the Austin, Dripping Springs, Kyle or Buda area call me and I can help you find the right home for you.   If you have a home to SELL call me and I can market it in the best way to get it SOLD.    Call  Gail Tassey, 512-217-9482 or email me.   I will work for YOU.