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Academy of Dallas

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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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
535 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2011)

95% (2010)

88% (2009)

100% (2008)

67% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

61% (2011)

82% (2010)

42% (2009)

85% (2008)

34% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2011)

48% (2010)

45% (2009)

50% (2008)

46% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

78% (2011)

68% (2010)

58% (2009)

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

53% (2011)

59% (2010)

55% (2009)

59% (2008)

46% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

96% (2011)

62% (2010)

59% (2009)

61% (2008)

67% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

61% (2011)

67% (2010)

41% (2009)

24% (2008)

24% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

62% (2010)

41% (2009)

47% (2008)

54% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

74% (2011)

70% (2010)

88% (2009)

94% (2008)

72% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

96% (2011)

62% (2010)

57% (2009)

69% (2008)

37% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

65% (2011)

69% (2010)

85% (2009)

71% (2008)

45% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

83% (2011)

88% (2010)

91% (2009)

74% (2008)

93% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

45% (2010)

70% (2009)

59% (2008)

67% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

87% (2011)

96% (2010)

100% (2009)

86% (2008)

94% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

96% (2011)

96% (2010)

90% (2009)

100% (2008)

100% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

64% (2011)

89% (2010)

45% (2009)

100% (2008)

89% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

54% (2010)

77% (2009)

100% (2008)

100% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011, 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 and middle 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	70%
Female	78%
Male	64%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Not special education	70%
Not limited English proficient	68%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	56%
Male	64%
African American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Not special education	61%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	61%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	70%
Male	67%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	71%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	67%

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	89%
Male	67%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	82%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	60%
Male	44%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	53%
Not limited English proficient	44%
Non-migrant	50%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	94%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	95%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	61%
Female	71%
Male	44%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Not special education	59%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	61%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	93%
Male	89%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	91%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	87%
Male	61%
African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	43%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	74%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Limited English proficient	86%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	80%
Male	47%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	69%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	95%
Male	69%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	75%
Male	82%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	78%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	87%
Female	93%
Male	79%
African American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Not special education	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	87%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	96%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	80%
Not special education	98%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	58%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	80%
Not special education	62%
Not limited English proficient	66%
Non-migrant	65%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	67%
African American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Not special education	66%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011, 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 2010-2011 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

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

Information about this data

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

Information about this data

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

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	82%	14%
Hispanic	18%	48%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	34%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Information about this data

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%

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

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		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 >

Tips and Advice by Grade Level