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Evolution Academy Charter School

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1100 Business Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75081
Dallas County
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PH: (972) 907-3755
FAX: (972) 907-3765

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 347 students
  • 1 school

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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.

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 76% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 13% (2006)
 13% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 66% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 86% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 72% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 53% (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.

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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
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female82%
Male72%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services77%
Special education33%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient77%
Non-migrant76%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female33%
Male20%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Native Americann/a
White20%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services8%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services33%
Special education0%
Not special education29%
Not limited English proficient26%
Non-migrant25%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services65%
Special education27%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant66%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female38%
Male42%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services43%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services40%
Special education36%
Not special education42%
Not limited English proficient40%
Non-migrant40%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female83%
Male62%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services67%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Special education62%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient73%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male27%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White44%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services38%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services22%
Special education0%
Not special education35%
Not limited English proficient25%
Non-migrant26%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Special education67%
Not special education88%
Not limited English proficient90%
Non-migrant85%

ScienceThis District
All Students52%
Female41%
Male65%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services60%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services50%
Special education0%
Not special education57%
Not limited English proficient53%
Non-migrant52%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services58%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Special education44%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant72%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services45%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services49%
Special education0%
Not special education53%
Not limited English proficient52%
Non-migrant48%
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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
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
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching111
Beginning teachers75%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English1320
Foreign language921
Math1120
Science921
Social Studies1622
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
African American44%14%
Hispanic41%46%
White15%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%47%
Special education10%11%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient6%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate81%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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