Measures of Student Achievement
Consistent with its mission to “improve the lives of its constituents by providing
affordable, accessible, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural
educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves,” Alvin Community
College (ACC) has identified 10 measures of student achievement:
- College Readiness
- Math
- English
- Successful Completion
- First College Level Math Course
- First College Level English Course
- 15 Credit Hours within 1 year
- 30 Credit Hours within 1 year
- Degrees/Certificate Awarded
- Graduates in Critical Fields
- Transfers
- Licensure and Certification Pass Rate
Key Performance Indicators
The table below contains the selected Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for ACC for
2019-20 (published 2020-21). KPIs are updated each year and modeled after the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Success Point system.
A threshold is set in ACC's Strategic Plan with an expected growth compared to the
prior year. The 3-year rolling average is provided for further comparison. Notes are
provided where relevant.
Additionally, ACC tracks the IPEDS 8-year award rate, which can be seen here.
The current year action plan can be seen here.
Prior Year KPIs:
2018-19 KPIs (published 2019-20) can be seen here and the action plan can be seen here.
2017-18 KPIs (published 2018-19) can be seen here and the action plans are here.
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Color Coding: |
Exceeds the Threshold |
Below the Threshold |
Meets the Threshold |
|
KPI Measure |
Definition |
Expected Threshold Growth over Prior Year |
Prior Year |
Threshold |
Current Year |
Year of Data |
3 Year Rolling Average |
Additional Notes |
|
Fall students enrolled in MATH 0311/0312/0314/0332 that successfully complete the course within 1 year. |
1.5% |
65% |
66% |
65% |
2019-2020 |
61% |
|
|
|
Fall students enrolled in DIRW/INRW 0310/0311 that successfully complete the course within 1 year. |
1.5% |
66% |
67% |
76% |
2019-2020 |
69% |
|
|
|
Fall students enrolled in MATH 1314/1332/1342/1324 that successfully complete the course within 1 year. |
1.5% |
73% |
74% |
67% |
2019-2020 |
6360% |
|
|
|
Successfully Completed First College-Level English (Reading/Writing) Course |
Fall students enrolled in ENGL 1301 that successfully complete the course within 1 year. |
1.5% |
75% |
76% |
70% |
2019-2020 |
72% |
|
|
Fall students that complete 15 or more credits within 1 year. |
2% |
2,350 |
2,397 |
2,486 |
2019-2020 |
2,246 |
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Fall students that complete 30 or more credits within 1 year. |
2% |
341 |
348 |
358 |
2019-2020 |
314 |
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Fall students (unduplicated) that complete a degree or certificate within 3 years (Non-STEM/Allied Health). |
2% |
1,278 |
1,304 |
1,308 |
2017-2018 |
1,236 |
|
|
|
Fall students (unduplicated) that complete a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or Allied Health degree or certificate within 3 years. |
2% |
816 |
832 |
828 |
2017-2018 |
803 |
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Fall students enrolled for the first time at a 4 year institution after completing 15 or more credits within 1 year at ACC. |
2% |
590 |
602 |
968 |
2017-2018 |
675 |
Below are the most current, available rates reported to the THECB. The table provides licensure and certification examination results for approved ACC technical associate degree and certificate programs leading to professions requiring licensure or certification.
|
Color Coding: |
Exceeds the Threshold |
Below the Threshold |
Meets the Threshold |
|
Major |
State Threshold |
National Threshold |
ACC Department Goal |
Current Year |
Prior Year |
Additional Notes |
| American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologies | 80% | 90% | 75% | 76% | 6 out of 8 passed | |
| Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists | 90% | 100% | 76% | |||
| CCI-Cardiovascular Credentialing International, ARDMS (American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) | 60% | 90% | 100% | 100% | ||
| EMT and Paramedic Certification through National Registry (NREMT) | 75% | 86% | 75% | 65% | 69% | 13 out of 20 passed |
| National Board for Respiratory Care/Texas Medical Board | 80% | 80% | 85% | 90% | ||
| National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) - NCLEX Exam /Texas Board of Nursing | 80% | 80% | 90% | 99% | 93% | |
| National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) - NCLEX Exam /Texas Board of Nursing | 80% | 80% | 90% | 100% | 100% | |
| Paramedic Certification though National Registry (NREMT) | 88% | 72% | 75% | 82% | 69% | |
| Pharmacy Technician Certificate Board | 58% | 80% | 67% | 67% | 8 out of 12 passed | |
| Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) | 90% | 100% | 100% | |||
| Texas Department of State Health Services | 80% | 100% | 100% |
Source: THECB
Notes: Only current year licensure/certifications are listed. If a licensure or certification is not listed in the current year, it is not included in the table.
The threshold is capped at 95% to allow for growth.
Disaggregated Data
College Readiness Math - Completion of MATH 0311/0312 within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
67% |
83% |
80% |
0% |
71% |
100% |
33% |
61% |
|
Male |
33% |
17% |
50% |
0% |
29% |
0% |
67% |
39% |
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College Readiness English (Reading/Writing) - Completion of DIRW/INRW 0310 within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
50% |
57% |
52% |
0% |
73% |
50% |
0% |
62% |
|
Male |
50% |
43% |
48% |
0% |
27% |
50% |
100% |
38% |
Successfully Completed First College-Level Math Course - Completion of MATH 1314/1332/1342/1324 within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
36% |
58% |
58% |
n/a |
60% |
62% |
44% |
58% |
|
Male |
64% |
42% |
42% |
0% |
40% |
38% |
56% |
42% |
Successfully Completed First College-Level English (Reading/Writing) Course - Completion of ENGL 1301 within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
63% |
51% |
57% |
50% |
60% |
53% |
47% |
57% |
|
Male |
38% |
49% |
43% |
50% |
40% |
47% |
53% |
43% |
Successfully Completed 15 Credits - Completion of 15 credits or more within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
59% |
53% |
57% |
0% |
67% |
60% |
75% |
53% |
|
Male |
41% |
47% |
43% |
0% |
33% |
40% |
25% |
47% |
Successfully Completed 30 Credits - Completion of 30 credits or more within 1 year
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
100% |
50% |
57% |
0% |
67% |
60% |
75% |
53% |
|
Male |
|
50% |
43% |
0% |
33% |
40% |
25% |
47% |
Degrees/Certificates Awarded - Complete a degree or certificate within 3 years (non-STEM/Allied Health)
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
40% |
64% |
47% |
100% |
63% |
80% |
61% |
60% |
|
Male |
60% |
36% |
53% |
|
37% |
20% |
39% |
40% |
Graduates in Critical Fields - Complete a degree or certificate within 3 years (STEM/Allied Health)
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
67% |
60% |
64% |
25% |
61% |
69% |
80% |
58% |
|
Male |
33% |
40% |
36% |
75% |
39% |
31% |
20% |
42% |
Transfers-Fall students enrolled for the first time at a 4 year institution after completing
15 or more credits within 1 year at ACC.
|
American/Alaska Native |
Asian |
Black or African American |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
Hispanic |
International |
Unknown |
White |
|
|
Female |
50% |
66% |
65% |
86% |
65% |
67% |
50% |
64% |
|
Male |
50% |
34% |
35% |
14% |
35% |
33% |
50% |
36% |
IPEDS Outcome Measure (8-year award rate)
| 8-year Award Rate | |||||
| Cohort | 2020 ACC |
2021 ACC | Diff | 2020 Texas Colleges with 5,000-9,999 enrollment (Avg) |
Diff from 2021 ACC |
| First-time entering | |||||
| Full-time | 29% | 30% | 1% | 29% | -1% |
| Pell Grant recipients | 23% | 20% | -3% | 29% | 4% |
| NonPell Grant recipients | 31% | 34% | 3% | 30% | -4% |
| Part-time | 19% | 15% | -4% | 16% | -1% |
| Pell Grant recipients | 28% | 14% | -14% | 15% | -9% |
| NonPell Grant recipients | 16% | 15% | -1% | 16v | 4% |
| Non-First-time entering | |||||
| Full-time | 39% | 37% | -2% | 32% | -8% |
| Pell Grant recipients | 35% | 32% | -3% | 32% | -4% |
| NonPell Grant recipients | 40% | 39% | -1% | 33% | -6% |
| Part-time | 24% | 26% | 2% | 21% | -5% |
| Pell Grant recipients | 24% | 29% | 5% | 26% | -3% |
| NonPell Grant recipients | 23% | 26% | 3% | 20% | -3% |
| Total Entering | 27% | 27% | 0% | 24% | -4% |
| Pell Grant recipients | 27% | 23% | -4% | 26% | -2% |
| NonPell Grant recipients | 27% | 28% | 1% | 23% | -4% |