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8501 Bruton Rd
Dallas, TX 75217
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 381-2208
FAX: (214) 381-2209

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Grades PK-12
951 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

78% (2011)

83% (2010)

85% (2009)

76% (2008)

68% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

67% (2010)

60% (2009)

66% (2008)

35% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

58% (2011)

67% (2010)

65% (2009)

67% (2008)

51% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

68% (2011)

91% (2010)

79% (2009)

79% (2008)

62% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

89% (2010)

66% (2009)

68% (2008)

43% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2011)

77% (2010)

75% (2009)

69% (2008)

62% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

85% (2011)

72% (2010)

59% (2009)

54% (2008)

38% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

95% (2011)

89% (2010)

68% (2009)

57% (2008)

58% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

77% (2011)

82% (2010)

95% (2009)

79% (2008)

92% (2007)

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

Math

75% (2011)

83% (2010)

58% (2009)

44% (2008)

62% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

84% (2011)

88% (2010)

78% (2009)

81% (2008)

71% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

96% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

84% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

84% (2010)

69% (2009)

66% (2008)

38% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2011)

93% (2010)

99% (2009)

83% (2008)

87% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

92% (2011)

93% (2010)

87% (2009)

61% (2008)

78% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

64% (2011)

66% (2010)

63% (2009)

44% (2008)

61% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

87% (2011)

92% (2010)

76% (2009)

56% (2008)

70% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

96% (2011)

94% (2010)

89% (2009)

79% (2008)

88% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

82% (2011)

80% (2010)

54% (2009)

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

93% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

91% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

53% (2011)

76% (2010)

61% (2009)

51% (2008)

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

92% (2011)

84% (2010)

90% (2009)

76% (2008)

71% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

78% (2011)

78% (2010)

72% (2009)

41% (2008)

60% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

100% (2011)

100% (2010)

98% (2009)

97% (2008)

90% (2007)

97% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

97% (2011)

98% (2010)

76% (2009)

71% (2008)

93% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

100% (2011)

95% (2010)

93% (2009)

100% (2008)

97% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

89% (2010)

73% (2009)

78% (2008)

83% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% 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, 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	78%
Female	84%
Male	72%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	78%
English language learners	74%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	78%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	75%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	79%
English language learners	79%
Proficient in English	76%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	50%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not special education	59%
English language learners	54%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	58%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	58%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	68%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	68%
Not special education	69%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	67%
English language learners	66%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	89%
English language learners	78%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	85%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	94%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not special education	95%
English language learners	89%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	84%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	80%
English language learners	54%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	77%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	78%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	77%
English language learners	69%
Proficient in English	78%
Non-migrant	75%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	57%
Not special education	86%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	97%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	99%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Special education	71%
Not special education	99%
English language learners	94%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	79%
Male	85%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	88%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	91%
Male	94%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	95%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	59%
Male	72%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	66%
English language learners	20%
Proficient in English	70%
Non-migrant	64%
Gifted/talented	89%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	91%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	88%
English language learners	100%
Proficient in English	86%
Non-migrant	87%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	94%
Male	98%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	60%
Not special education	98%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	80%
Male	84%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	40%
Not special education	84%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	93%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	95%
English language learners	80%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	48%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	17%
Not special education	54%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	57%
Non-migrant	53%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	97%
Male	87%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	60%
Proficient in English	94%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	80%
Male	76%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Not special education	81%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Science	This District
All Students	97%
Female	94%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	100%
Male	82%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	91%

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 Acceptable".

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):

Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math

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

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	19%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	39%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	25%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	11%	23%
21 or more years¹	6%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	30	19
Grade 1¹	20	19
Grade 2¹	20	19
Grade 3¹	21	19
Grade 4¹	21	20
Grade 5¹	25	22
Grade 6¹	24	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	18	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	21	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	18	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	18	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	77%	48%
White, not Hispanic	13%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	10%	14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	84%	55%
Special education¹	8%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	5%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	35%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,072	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	60%
Support services	6%	10%
School leadership	17%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >