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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

325 W 12th Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 943-2244
FAX: (214) 946-4427

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Grades 9-12
1802 students
4 schools

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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". This district did not receive a rating in 2005-2006.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

64% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

10% (2008)

11% (2007)

9% (2006)

12% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

54% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

14% (2008)

14% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

55% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

12% (2008)

13% (2007)

12% (2006)

10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

72% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

30% (2008)

31% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

56% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

27% (2008)

28% (2007)

28% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	61%
Male	49%
African American	49%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	54%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Special education	30%
Not special education	58%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	54%

Math	This District
All Students	10%
Female	9%
Male	11%
African American	9%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	10%
Native American	n/a
White	18%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	9%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	12%
Special education	9%
Not special education	10%
Limited English proficient	7%
Not limited English proficient	11%
Non-migrant	10%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	53%
African American	53%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	55%
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	55%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Special education	38%
Not special education	55%
Limited English proficient	51%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Science	This District
All Students	14%
Female	14%
Male	14%
African American	13%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	13%
Native American	n/a
White	13%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	14%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	12%
Special education	6%
Not special education	14%
Limited English proficient	8%
Not limited English proficient	15%
Non-migrant	14%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Male	46%
African American	52%
Asian	83%
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	42%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	52%
Special education	27%
Not special education	58%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	55%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	12%
Male	11%
African American	8%
Asian	57%
Hispanic	15%
Native American	n/a
White	13%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	12%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	10%
Special education	3%
Not special education	13%
Limited English proficient	11%
Not limited English proficient	12%
Non-migrant	12%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	71%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	40%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	68%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	28%
Male	33%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	28%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	37%
Special education	10%
Not special education	33%
Limited English proficient	30%
Not limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	30%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	56%
Female	61%
Male	50%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Special education	23%
Not special education	62%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	27%
Female	28%
Male	26%
African American	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	27%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	29%
Special education	6%
Not special education	30%
Limited English proficient	35%
Not limited English proficient	25%
Non-migrant	27%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	15	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	13	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	4	11
Beginning teachers	51%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
English	29	20
Foreign language	24	21
Math	31	20
Science	31	21
Social Studies	37	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
African American	49%	14%
Hispanic	47%	46%
White	3%	36%
Native American	<1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

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Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	79%	47%
Special education	12%	11%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	27%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	89%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.