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Academy of Dallas

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

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TAKS Results
TAKS Results By Subgroup
Accountability Rating
Gold Performance Acknowledgments
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

1030 Oak Park
Dallas, TX 75232
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 371-9600
FAX: (214) 371-1053

Grades PK-8
571 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2009)

100% (2008)

67% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

42% (2009)

85% (2008)

34% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

45% (2009)

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

58% (2009)

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

46% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

59% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

41% (2009)

24% (2008)

24% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

41% (2009)

47% (2008)

54% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2009)

94% (2008)

72% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

57% (2009)

69% (2008)

37% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2009)

71% (2008)

45% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

91% (2009)

74% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

70% (2009)

59% (2008)

67% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

100% (2009)

86% (2008)

94% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

90% (2009)

100% (2008)

100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

45% (2009)

100% (2008)

89% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

100% (2008)

100% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, 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 3

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	84%
Male	92%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	37%
Male	50%
African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not special education	43%
Not limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	42%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	61%
Male	23%
African American	46%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not special education	47%
Not limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	56%
Male	62%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	46%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not special education	57%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	75%
Male	40%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	59%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	50%
Male	30%
African American	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not special education	40%
Not limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	41%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	42%
Male	40%
African American	37%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not special education	40%
Not limited English proficient	41%
Non-migrant	41%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	86%
Male	90%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	57%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	53%
Male	62%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Special education	43%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	80%
African American	74%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not special education	85%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	87%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	91%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	91%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	72%
Male	67%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	70%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	100%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	88%
Male	93%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Special education	40%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	90%

Science	This District
All Students	45%
Female	25%
Male	67%
African American	30%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	14%
Special education	0%
Not special education	54%
Not limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	45%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	81%
Male	73%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	0%
Not special education	92%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	77%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, 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

Accountability Rating

In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

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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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Science

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

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	34%	8%
1 to 5 years	40%	30%
6 to 10 years	3%	20%
11 to 20 years	11%	23%
21 or more years	11%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	19
Grade 1	18	19
Grade 2	20	19
Grade 3	21	19
Grade 4	17	20
Grade 5	19	22
Grade 6	16	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	18	22
English (middle and high school)	n/a	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	n/a	21
Math (middle and high school)	n/a	20
Science (middle and high school)	n/a	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	n/a	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	82%	14%
Hispanic	18%	47%
Native American	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	94%	55%
Special education	4%	10%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	3%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,384	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	53%	60%
Support services	1%	10%
School leadership	27%	11%
Other expenditures	18%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >