The State of Texas Children 2007
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Median Age
Definition
The median divides the age distribution into two equal parts. Half the population is younger and half is older than the median age.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
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Average Household Size
Definition
The average number of persons per occupied housing unit.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
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Rural Population Percentage
Definition
Percentage of total population living outside of densely settled areas of 2,500 people or more.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
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Home-Ownership Rate
Definition
The number of owner-occupied housing units as a percentage of all occupied housing units or households.
Data Source U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census

Related Information
CPPP Reports
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Spending more than 30% of Income on Rent
Definition
Percentage of specified renter-occupied housing units for which rent consumed more than 30 percent of household income.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census

Related Information
CPPP Reports
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Speaking Language Other Than English at Home
Definition
Percentage of population ages five and over that reported sometimes or always speaking a language other than English at home.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
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Adult Population with High School Diploma
Definition
Percentage of adults (ages 25 and up) whose highest degree was a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census

Related Information
CPPP Dropout Report
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Adult Population with Bachelor's Degree
Definition
Percentage of adults (ages 25 and up) who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, or a master's, professional, or doctorate degree.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census

Related Information
CPPP Reports
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Total Population

Data Definition
For 1990 and 2000, the actual count of the total population of Texas by racial and ethnic group. For all other years, estimates of the total Texas population by racial and ethnic group.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).

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Total Child Population

Data Definition
For 1990 and 2000, the actual count of the Texas population ages 0-17 by racial and ethnic group. For all other years, estimates of the state population ages 0-17 by racial and ethnic group.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).

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Child Population by Age Group

Data Definition
For 1990 and 2000, actual counts of the number of children within each age group. For all other years, estimates of the number of children within each range of ages.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).

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Texas Data
 
Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
I. Family and Community Population
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Total Population 2005 22,859,968 -- --- 20,851,820 Harris = 3,693,816 Loving = 64 (254th)
a. White 2005 11,228,250 -- --- 10,933,313 Harris = 1,346,146 Loving = 57 (254th)
b. Black 2005 2,597,425 -- --- 2,364,255 Harris = 653,246 MC = 0 (248th)
c. Hispanic 2005 8,141,609 -- --- 6,669,666 Harris = 1,445,913 Loving = 7 (254th)
d. Other Race 2005 892,684 -- --- 884,586 Harris = 248,511 MC = 0 (253rd)
ii. Total Child Population 2005 6,238,177 -- --- 5,886,759 Harris = 1,036,344 Loving = 8 (254th)
a. White 2005 2,473,736 -- --- 2,507,147 Harris = 294,458 Loving = 5 (254th)
b. Black 2005 777,203 -- --- 732,807 Harris = 197,678 MC = 0 (243rd)
c. Hispanic 2005 2,767,796 -- --- 2,386,765 Harris = 486,812 Loving = 3 (254th)
d. Other Race 2005 219,442 -- --- 260,040 Harris = 57,396 MC = 0 (242nd)
iii. Child Population by Age Group
a. 0-5 2005 2,167,678 -- --- 1,948,297 Harris = 376,024 Loving = 2 (254th)
b. 6-11 2005 1,961,742 -- --- 1,990,311 Harris = 322,778 Loving = 1 (254th)
c. 12-14 2005 1,056,019 -- --- 971,396 Harris = 170,452 Loving = 1 (254th)
d. 15-17 2005 1,052,738 -- --- 976,755 Harris = 167,090 Loving = 4 (254th)

Poverty for Total Population

Data Definition
For 1989 and 1999, actual count and percentage of the total Texas population in households with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold. For all other years, estimates of the number and percentage of the total Texas population living in households with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Child Poverty

Data Definition
For 1989 and 1999, actual count and percentage of related children ages 0-17 living in families with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold. For all other years, estimates of the number and percentage of children living in families with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).

Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Median Household Income

Data Definition
The point at which half of all households have higher incomes and half of all households have lower incomes.

Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Unemployment

Data Definition
Percentage of the civilian labor force either not working, looking for work, or available to accept a job. For state-level data, the numbers are for actual unemployment, not adjusted for fluctuations during the year such as seasonal work, etc.

Data Source
Texas Workforce Commission.

Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Children Receiving TANF

Data Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-17 receiving cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (1997 and after) and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (prior to 1997).

Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Related Info
CPPP TANF Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports

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Children Receiving SSI

Data Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Data Source
U.S. Social Security Administration & Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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Most
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Year
Count % or
Rate
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Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
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2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
II. Economic (In)Security and Support
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Poverty for Total Population 2004 3,610,126 16.2% --- 14.6% Collin = 5.5% Starr = 34.8% (254th)
ii. Child Poverty 2004 1,431,931 22.7% --- 20.7% Collin = 6.2% Starr = 46.6% (254th)
iii. Median Household Income 2004 $41,645 -- --- $100 Collin = $75,709 Zavala = $19,017 (254th)
iv. Unemployment 2006 565,823 4.9% --- 4.4% Reagan = 2.5% Maverick = 13.0% (254th)
v. Children Receiving TANF 2005 174,932 2.8% --- 4.3% Hidalgo = 10.0% MC = 0.0% (238th)
vi. Children Receiving SSI
(Rate per 1,000 children age 0-17)
2005 86,574 13.9 --- 8.1 Brooks = 38.5 MC = 0.0 (238th)

Births

Data Definition
Total number of births.

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services

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Births To Teens Ages 13-19

Data Definition
Number of births to females aged 13-19, and percentage of all live births.

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.

Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Births To Unmarried Teens Ages 13-19

Data Definition
Number of births to unmarried females aged 13-19, and percentage of all live births.

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.

Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Infant Mortality

Data Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.

Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Low Birthweight Babies

Data Definition
Number and percentage of live births of infants weighing under 5.5 pounds, or 2,500 grams.

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files

Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Births to Women Who Received Inadequate Prenatal Care

Data Definition
The number of births to women who received inadequate prenatal care. This number is represented as a percentage of all live births. Based on Kessner Index criteria, care is deemed inadequate if the mother never received prenatal care; care began in the 3rd trimester; care included 4 or fewer visits for a pregnancy of 34 or more weeks; 3 or fewer for a pregnancy of 32-33 weeks; 2 or fewer for a pregnancy of 30-31 weeks; one or fewer for a pregnancy of 22-29 weeks, or no visits for a pregnancy of 17-21 weeks.

Data Source
Bureau of Vital Statistics Birth Files, Texas Department of State Health Services

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Current
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Count % or
Rate
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Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
III. Maternal and Infant Health
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Births 2004 381,441 --- --- 100 Loving = 0 Harris = 67,131 (254th)
ii. Births To Teens Ages 13-19
(Percentage of all live births)
2004 52,363 13.7% --- 15.3% MC = 0.0% Culberson = 44.0% (253rd)
iii. Births To Unmarried Teens Ages 13-19
(Percentage of all live births)
2004 39,524 10.4% --- 10.3% MC = 0.0% Roberts = 33.3% (253rd)
iv. Infant Mortality
(Rate per 1,000 live births)
2004 2,398 6.3 --- 5.8 MC = 0.0 Coke = 66.7 (253rd)
v. Low Birthweight Babies
(< 5.5 lbs.)
2004 30,647 8.0% --- 7.4% MC = 0.0% Coke = 20.0% (253rd)
vi. Births to Women Who Received Inadequate Prenatal Care* 2004 91,329 23.9% --- 25.2% MC = 0.0% Willacy = 56.9% (253rd)
*The base year for this indicator is 2002.

Children Receiving Food Stamps

Data Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-17 enrolled in the Food Stamp program.

Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Related Info
CPPP Food/Nutrition Reports
CPPP Eligibility/Enrollment Reports

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Children (0-4) Enrolled in WIC

Data Definition
Number of infants, non-infant children ages 1 - 4, infants and children combined, and each group as a percentage of the relevant child population, receiving assistance through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Children Receving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch

Data Definition
Number of children and percentage of average daily attendance receiving either free or reduced-price school lunch.

Data Source
Texas Department of Agriculture

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Most
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Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
IV. Nutrition
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Children Receiving Food Stamps 2005 1,292,354 20.7% --- 9.2% Brooks = 57.9% MC = 0.0% (248th)
ii. Children (0-4) Enrolled in WIC* 2005 742,964 40.5% --- 37.7% Hudspeth = 93.1% King = 0.0% (253rd)
iii. Children Receving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch
(Percent of average daily attendance)
2007 2,542,065 59.0% --- 52.5% Maverick = 95.0% MC = 0.0% (253rd)
*Counties with small populations may yield WIC percentage participation rates greater than 100%. This may be due to the different methods and times of year that enrollment and population numbers are estimated by HHSC and the State Data Center, respectively.

Children (0-18) Enrolled in Texas Medicaid

Data Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-18 enrolled in the Texas Medicaid program.

Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Related Info
CPPP Health Care Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports

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Children (0-18) Enrolled in CHIP

Data Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-18 enrolled in the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Related Info
CPPP Health Care Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports

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Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
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Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
V. Health Care
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Children (0-18) Enrolled in Texas Medicaid 2005 1,820,102 27.6% --- 16.0% Loving = 77.8% Borden = 4.3% (254th)
ii. Children (0-18) Enrolled in CHIP 2005 326,770 5.0% --- 1.0% Kenedy = 14.3% Loving = 0.0% (254th)

Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse

Data Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 confirmed as victims of child abuse.

Data Source
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, annual Legislative Data Book.

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Children (0-17) in Foster Care

Data Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 in foster care.

Data Source
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Children in Family Violence Shelters

Data Definition
Actual number, and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17, of children living in family violence shelters.

Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
VI. Child Abuse/Neglect
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse
(Rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17)
2006 67,737 10.8 --- 8.3 MC = 0.0 Briscoe = 52.9 (254th)
ii. Children (0-17) in Foster Care*
(Rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17)
2006 33,853 5.4 --- 3.8 Matagorda = 41.4 MC = 0.0 (241st)
iii. Children in Family Violence Shelters
(Rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17)
2005 17,105 2.7 --- 2.7 Kent = 42.0 MC = 0.0 (217th)
*The base year for this indicator is 2001.

Child Death (1-14)

Data Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 100,000 children ages 1-14 from all causes

Data Source
Texas Department State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files

Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Teen Violent Deaths (15-19)

Data Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 100,000 teens ages 15-19, by homicide, suicide, and accident.

Data Source
Texas Department State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files

Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Juvenile Violent Crime Arrests (10-17)

Data Definition
Number of arrests, and rate per 100,000 children ages 10-17, for the offenses of murder, manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Data Source
Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
VII. Death and Violence
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Child Death (1-14)
(Rate per 100,000 for children ages 0-14)
2005 1,034 21.5 --- 24.6 MC = 0.0 Roberts = 100.0 (254th)
ii. Teen Violent Deaths (15-19)
(Rate per 100,000 for teens ages 15-19)
2005 842 47.9 --- 58.7 MC = 0.0 Roberts = 100.0 (254th)
iii. Juvenile Violent Crime Arrests (10-17)
(Rate per 100,000 youths ages 10-17)
2005 5,185 100.0 --- 100.0 MC = 0.0 Roberts = 100.0 (254th)

Children (0-12) in State Subsidized Child Care

Data Definition
Number of children receiving child care subsidy as a percentage of the population of children.

Data Source
Texas Workforce Commission.

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Children (3-4) in Public Pre-Kindergarten

Data Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 3-4 enrolled in public school pre-kindergarten programs.

Data Source
Texas Education Agency.

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Children (3-4) in Head Start Program

Data Definition
Number and percentage of the children ages 3-4 enrolled in the Head Start program.

Data Source
Head Start Division of Region VI, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Related Info
CPPP Reports

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Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
VIII. Early Care and Education
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Children (0-12) in State Subsidized Child Care 2005 233,123 5.2% --- 4.7% Dimmit = 16.2% Wheeler = 0.1% (239th)
ii. Children (3-4) in Public Pre-Kindergarten 2005 176,547 24.8% --- 19.4% King = 100.0% MC = 0.0% (245th)
iii. Children (3-4) in Head Start Program* 2005 63,652 8.9% --- 9.3% Irion = 100.0% MC = 0.0% (227th)
*"---" indicates that this county does not have a Head Start program. Children living in this county may attend Head Start in a neighboring county.

Public School Enrollment

Data Definition
Number of students in all grades by districts

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

Related Info
CPPP School Finance Reports

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Students in Special Education

Data Definition
Number and percentage of students in all grades receiving special education services.

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

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Students in Bilingual/ESL Programs

Data Definition
Number and percentage of students in all grades receiving bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

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High School Dropout and Completion

Data Definition
Graduation status for entire cohort of 9th students at the time the class graduates. . Includes the following four categories: graduated, dropped out, GED, and continued.

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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High School Attrition

Data Definition
Number and percentage of students from a class of 9th graders not enrolled in 12th grade four school years later

Data Source
Intercultural Development Research Association

Related Info
CPPP Dropout Report
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief

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Most
Current
Year
Count % or
Rate
Current
Rank
2000
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2000
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
IX. Education
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Public School Enrollment 2007 4,594,942 --- --- 100 Harris = 762,284 Kenedy = 83 (253rd)
ii. Students in Special Education 2007 496,461 10.8% --- 12.2% Real = 36.0% McMullen = 6.3% (253rd)
iii. Students in Bilingual/ESL Programs* 2007 679,832 14.8% --- 12.5% Webb = 53.3% MC = 0.0% (250th)
iv. High School Dropout and Completion
a. Continued High School 2006 24,292 8.6% --- 7.3% MC = 0.0% Crane = 41.7% (196th)
b. Dropped Out 2006 24,975 8.8% --- 7.2% MC = 0.0% Victoria = 19.1% (192nd)
c. Graduated 2006 227,975 80.4% --- 80.7% MC = 100.0% Coke = 22.8% (250th)
d. Received GED 2006 6,456 2.3% --- 4.8% MC = 0.0% Coke = 41.5% (165th)
v. High School Attrition** 2006 137,162 35% --- 40% Kent = 1.0% Coke = 57.0% (241st)
*"---" indicates fewer than 5 students in this category
**"**" indicates an attrition rate of less than zero

Students Passing TAKS Reading/ELA

Data Definition
Number and percentage of 3rd through 11th grade students passing the reading/english language arts component of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) examination.

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

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Students Passing TAKS Math

Data Definition
Number and percentage of 3rd through 11th grade students passing the mathematics component of Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Math Examination..

Data Source
Texas Education Agency

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Rate
Current
Rank
2003
Data
(rate or % reported unless not available)
Change
Since
2003
County with 1st Rank
(rate or % reported unless not available)
County with Last
Rank
(ties may cause final ranks to be less than 254th)
X. TAKS Data
MC=Multiple Counties
i. Students Passing TAKS Reading/ELA
a. Third Grade 2007 274,731 93.0% --- 81.1% MC = 100.0% Roberts = 73.0% (253rd)
b. Fourth Grade 2007 245,516 84.0% --- 76.3% MC = 100.0% Kenedy = 54.0% (252nd)
c. Fifth Grade 2007 265,223 89.0% --- 67.4% MC = 100.0% Hudspeth = 56.0% (253rd)
d. Sixth Grade 2007 273,256 92.0% --- 71.2% MC = 100.0% Cottle = 67.0% (251st)
e. Seventh Grade 2007 249,712 85.0% --- 72.4% MC = 100.0% Hudspeth = 61.0% (251st)
f. Eighth Grade 2007 267,771 89.0% --- 76.6% MC = 100.0% Brooks = 60.0% (252nd)
g. Ninth Grade 2007 286,776 86.0% --- 65.5% MC = 100.0% Coke = 67.0% (252nd)
h. Tenth Grade 2007 240,859 84.0% --- 66.0% MC = 100.0% Coke = 49.0% (251st)
i. Eleventh Grade 2007 219,123 90.0% --- 52.7% MC = 100.0% Cottle = 62.0% (252nd)
ii. Students Passing TAKS Math
a. Third Grade 2007 242,851 82.0% --- 73.8% MC = 100.0% Hudspeth = 42.0% (253rd)
b. Fourth Grade 2007 255,703 86.0% --- 70.2% MC = 100.0% Kenedy = 54.0% (252nd)
c. Fifth Grade 2007 273,521 91.0% --- 65.4% MC = 100.0% Hudspeth = 50.0% (253rd)
d. Sixth Grade 2007 236,183 79.0% --- 60.2% MC = 100.0% Cottle = 44.0% (252nd)
e. Seventh Grade 2007 222,083 76.0% --- 50.8% Roberts = 100.0% Hudspeth = 39.0% (251st)
f. Eighth Grade 2007 214,324 71.0% --- 50.6% MC = 100.0% Cottle = 17.0% (252nd)
g. Ninth Grade 2007 197,726 60.0% --- 65.5% MC = 92.0% MC = 33.0% (251st)
h. Tenth Grade 2007 177,625 63.0% --- 47.7% Briscoe = 100.0% Cottle = 33.0% (251st)
i. Eleventh Grade 2007 191,638 80.0% --- 43.7% MC = 100.0% Zapata = 60.0% (252nd)


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