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

4300 MacArthur Ave Ste 160
Dallas, TX 75209
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 521-6365
FAX: (214) 526-3373

Grades K-12
889 students
7 schools

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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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Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

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

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

84% (2008)

69% (2007)

87% (2006)

87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

61% (2007)

69% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

50% (2008)

73% (2007)

76% (2006)

76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

81% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

55% (2007)

81% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

65% (2008)

78% (2007)

80% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

53% (2008)

45% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

73% (2007)

86% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2008)

82% (2007)

76% (2006)

84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

32% (2007)

45% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2008)

69% (2007)

70% (2006)

82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

44% (2007)

59% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

76% (2006)

90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

61% (2008)

81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

34% (2008)

43% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

47% (2007)

45% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

65% (2008)

72% (2007)

87% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

25% (2008)

26% (2007)

35% (2006)

21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

67% (2008)

75% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

29% (2008)

42% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

72% (2008)

71% (2007)

67% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

18% (2008)

49% (2007)

32% (2006)

11% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

71% (2008)

79% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

58% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

70% (2008)

79% (2007)

66% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

43% (2007)

44% (2006)

35% (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

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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	84%
Female	80%
Male	89%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	56%
Male	50%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	53%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	47%
Male	57%
African American	13%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Not special education	52%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	80%
Female	72%
Male	100%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Not special education	77%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	41%
Male	71%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Not special education	43%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	50%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	75%
Male	56%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	38%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Not special education	57%
Not limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	63%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	77%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	83%
Male	73%
African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Special education	43%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	71%
Male	42%
African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	53%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Special education	0%
Not special education	62%
Not limited English proficient	54%
Non-migrant	54%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	83%
Male	52%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	74%
Special education	50%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	67%

Writing	This District
All Students	84%
Female	93%
Male	76%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	67%
Not special education	89%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	48%
Male	31%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	38%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	42%
Special education	20%
Not special education	44%
Not limited English proficient	38%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	92%
Male	81%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	97%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	88%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	62%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Special education	60%
Not special education	62%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	61%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	35%
Male	32%
African American	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	31%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	38%
Special education	17%
Not special education	35%
Not limited English proficient	34%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	38%
Male	50%
African American	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
Native American	n/a
White	48%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	43%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	43%
Special education	33%
Not special education	44%
Not limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	43%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	67%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	60%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	75%
Special education	33%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	29%
Male	22%
African American	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
Native American	n/a
White	27%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	23%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	30%
Special education	0%
Not special education	28%
Not limited English proficient	26%
Non-migrant	25%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	64%
Male	72%
African American	72%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	35%
Not special education	74%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	29%
Male	30%
African American	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
Native American	n/a
White	35%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	27%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	32%
Special education	6%
Not special education	34%
Not limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	29%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	72%
Female	74%
Male	70%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	72%
Native American	n/a
White	76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	78%
Special education	40%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	72%

Math	This District
All Students	18%
Female	21%
Male	15%
African American	11%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
Native American	n/a
White	16%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	21%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	16%
Special education	0%
Not special education	22%
Not limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	18%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	62%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	85%
Special education	17%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	48%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	63%
Special education	11%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	47%
Non-migrant	48%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	60%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	82%
Special education	6%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	45%
Male	39%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	32%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	39%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Special education	6%
Not special education	54%
Not limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	43%

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	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	n/a	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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	<1	11
Beginning teachers	91%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	6	20
Grade 1	16	20
Grade 2	18	20
Grade 3	20	20
Grade 4	21	20
Grade 5	23	22
Grade 6	19	22
English (middle and high school)	17	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	17	21
Math (middle and high school)	13	20
Science (middle and high school)	17	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	15	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	47%	36%
Hispanic	28%	46%
African American	24%	14%
Native American	1%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	57%	47%
Special education	11%	11%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	<1%	16%

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

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	92%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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