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Clear Creek ISD Celebrates Exemplary Rating
Clear Creek Independent School District
Office of Public Information
2425 East Main Street
League City, Texas 77573
Contact: Elaina Polsen, Public Information Director
(281) 284-0020 or epolsen@ccisd.net
July 30, 2010
CLEAR CREEK ISD CELEBRATES EXEMPLARY RATING
League City, Texas- The Clear Creek Independent School District has achieved the state’s highest rating of Exemplary. Clear Creek ISD is the second largest school district to reach this level since Texas implemented its current accountability system. This milestone has been years in the making and according to Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools, the Texas Education Agency rating reflects the district’s commitment to continuous improvement for all students.
“If you look at our achievement gains over the past six years, you will see we were well on our way to Exemplary. We have always known Clear Creek ISD is an exceptional place to learn and work, and this rating simply affirms what we practice every day. As I shared with our team, reaching Exemplary was not a destination point but rather a road sign indicating we are heading in the right direction to prepare students for the 21st century. However, we will take time over the next few months to celebrate this outstanding achievement with our students, staff, and community.”
Of the district’s 41 campuses, 32 schools are Exemplary, 8 schools are Recognized, and one campus is Academically Acceptable. Below are some of the signature highlights of this high performing, large school district:
TAKS Results by Subject
Campus Ratings
- 97% of all students passed TAKS in Reading
- 97% of all students passed TAKS in Writing
- 98% of all students passed TAKS in Social Studies
- 93% of all students passed TAKS in Mathematics
- 94% of all students passed TAKS in Science
- 97% of students completed high school and The district holds .6% drop out rate
- Clear View Education Center is an Exemplary Campus. The school serves at-risk students.
- All CCISD high schools and elementary schools are rated Exemplary or Recognized
- CCISD went from one Exemplary intermediate school in 2009 to seven in 2010
The state accountability ratings are based on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test results, dropout rate, and high school completion rate. The Texas Education Agency issues a campus and district rating of Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable based on the lowest performing student group. To achieve an exemplary rating a campus or district must achieve a 90% or higher passing rate in all student population groups.
The TAKS passing percentages listed above do not include the use of the Texas Projected Measurement (TPM). The Texas Projected Measurement is a formula developed by the Texas Education Agency and approved by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009. TPM tracks individual student achievement on state tests from one year to the next, giving schools credit for student improvement over time. If a student does not meet passing standards on state tests but demonstrates, within the State’s algorithm, the ability to pass in a subsequent year, the campus and school district are given credit. The District’s overall rating of Exemplary includes the use of TPM in six of the 35 indicators.