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Highland Park Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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7015 Westchester Dr
Dallas, TX 75205
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 780-3000
FAX: (214) 780-3099

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  • Grades PK-12
  • n/a students
  • 8 schools

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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
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion
  • Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results
  • Attendance Rate
  • Recommended High School Program
  • SAT/ACT Results
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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 Accountability Rating



In 2006-2007 this district was rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Exemplary".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS and SDAA II 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 3

Reading
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2007.

Writing
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Science
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 98% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Social Studies
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 87% in 2007.

Science
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Social Studies
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 86% in 2007.

Science
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 93% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2007.

Math
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
 93% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 94% in 2007.

Science
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 96% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
 99% (2004)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2007.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007, 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 Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education97%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education94%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education98%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education78%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education93%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education87%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education84%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education72%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education95%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education90%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education95%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education86%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education75%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Female91%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education72%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education84%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Special education69%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education97%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented99%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education93%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education93%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented99%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007, 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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 252021
Graduating class of 2005 252021
Graduating class of 2004 242021
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 teaching1311
Beginning teachers3%8%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2020
Grade 12020
Grade 22020
Grade 32120
Grade 42620
Grade 52522
Grade 62422
English (middle and high school)2320
Foreign language (middle and high school)2321
Math (middle and high school)2420
Science (middle and high school)2421
Social Studies (middle and high school)2522
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White94%36%
Hispanic3%46%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%3%
African American<1%14%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 program0%47%
Special education8%11%
Gifted/talented students13%8%
Limited English proficient<1%16%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate97%96%
School Attendance: Issues to Consider >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,920$7,229
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%58%
Instructional-related services5%4%
School leadership5%6%
Instructional leadership1%2%
Support services5%5%
Other expenditures23%27%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2004-2005

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