Crosby Independent School District
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Crosby Independent School District is a public school district based in Crosby
—an unincorporated area of northeastern Harris County
, Texas
(USA
) within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown
metropolitan area.
The district also serves very small portions of the city of Houston.
Accoding to Texas Education Agency
AEIS report in 2007-2008 Crosby ISD served 4,855 students. 21% were African-American, 22.2% Hispanic, 56.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
Crosby High School is located off FM 2100 in Crosby, Texas, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The building was renovated in 2005, including the addition of two new wings and a second story. Current administration includes Dr. Marley Marley, Mrs. Patricia Franta, Ms. Kristy Cox, Mr. Dayne Robbins, and Dr. Cap Roder.http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CHS/chsemail_list.htm
Crosby Middle School is located off FM 2100 behind Crosby High School and the Cougar Stadium in Crosby, Texas, which is approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The middle school currently serves almost 800 students in the seventh and eighth grade. Crosby Middle School is currently ranked as "Academically Acceptable" under the TEA Accountability ratings (See p. 11) as of the 2008-2009 school year. Despite occasional drops, the middle school has had an overall trend of increases in test scores since 2004.
TAKS: All Students Meeting Standards
!: The overall score did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
^: While the overall score was above 65%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
*: While the overall score was above 70%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
#: All sub-populations met the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking, but one or more sub-populations did not meet Required Improvement also required for "Recognized" ranking.
The middle school celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 2007-2008 school year. The building was renovated in 2005 and has had ongoing renovations since then. One of the most recent additions is the memorial garden on the bus porch created as a service project by LOTC (JROTC). The current principal is Mrs. Karen Grey.http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CMS/CMS_Staff_Roster%202007.htm
Crosby, Texas
Crosby is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crosby is located at ....
—an unincorporated area of northeastern Harris County
Harris County, Texas
As of the 2010 Census, the population of the county was 4,092,459, White Americans made up 56.6% of Harris County's population; non-Hispanic whites represented 33.0% of the population. Black Americans made up 18.9% of the population. Native Americans made up 0.7% of Harris County's population...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown
Greater Houston
Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas...
metropolitan area.
The district also serves very small portions of the city of Houston.
Accoding to Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
AEIS report in 2007-2008 Crosby ISD served 4,855 students. 21% were African-American, 22.2% Hispanic, 56.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Secondary schools
AAAA or '4A'- Crosby High SchoolCrosby High School (Texas)Crosby High School is a public high school in Crosby, Texas. Approximately 2,300 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12.Crosby High School is located off FM 2100, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. It serves the Crosby Independent School District The building was renovated...
Crosby High School is located off FM 2100 in Crosby, Texas, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The building was renovated in 2005, including the addition of two new wings and a second story. Current administration includes Dr. Marley Marley, Mrs. Patricia Franta, Ms. Kristy Cox, Mr. Dayne Robbins, and Dr. Cap Roder.http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CHS/chsemail_list.htm
Middle schools
- Crosby Middle School
Crosby Middle School is located off FM 2100 behind Crosby High School and the Cougar Stadium in Crosby, Texas, which is approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The middle school currently serves almost 800 students in the seventh and eighth grade. Crosby Middle School is currently ranked as "Academically Acceptable" under the TEA Accountability ratings (See p. 11) as of the 2008-2009 school year. Despite occasional drops, the middle school has had an overall trend of increases in test scores since 2004.
TAKS: All Students Meeting Standards
| Year | Reading | Writing | Social Studies | Mathematics | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 86% | 93% | 77% (^ #) | 64% (! #) | -- |
| 2005 | 81% (#) | 86% | 80% | 56% (! #) | -- |
| 2006 | 84% | 94% | 73% (^ #) | 73% (^ #) | -- |
| 2007 | 88% | 91% | 88% | 77% (#) | -- |
| 2008 | 93% | 93% | 87% | 78% (* #) | 73% (* #) |
!: The overall score did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
^: While the overall score was above 65%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
*: While the overall score was above 70%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking.
#: All sub-populations met the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking, but one or more sub-populations did not meet Required Improvement also required for "Recognized" ranking.
The middle school celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 2007-2008 school year. The building was renovated in 2005 and has had ongoing renovations since then. One of the most recent additions is the memorial garden on the bus porch created as a service project by LOTC (JROTC). The current principal is Mrs. Karen Grey.http://www.crosbyisd.org/schools/CMS/CMS_Staff_Roster%202007.htm
Primary schools
- Drew Intermediate School (5-6)
- Newport Elementary School (3-4)
- Barrett Primary School (1-2)
- Crosby Elementary School (1-4)
- Crosby Kindergarten (Kindergarten)