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University of Texas Elementary Charter School

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
Travis County
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PH: (512) 495-9705
FAX: (512) 499-4240

  • Grades PK-5
  • 216 students
  • 1 school

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Exemplary". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Recognized".
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.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Attendance Rate
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 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 78% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 97% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 89% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% 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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education95%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

WritingThis District
All Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female82%
Male92%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Special education100%
Not special education81%
Not limited English proficient84%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
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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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching611
Beginning teachers42%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2020
Grade 11720
Grade 21820
Grade 31820
Grade 41820
Grade 5n/a22
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic79%46%
African American15%14%
White5%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 program66%47%
Special education8%11%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient9%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate97%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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