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Austin Can Academy Charter School

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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TAKS Results
TAKS Results By Subgroup
Accountability Rating
Gold Performance Acknowledgments
ACT Results
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

325 W 12th St Ste 200
Dallas, TX 75208
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 943-2244
FAX: (214) 946-4427

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Grades 9-12
271 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

53% (2009)

39% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

19% (2009)

6% (2008)

9% (2007)

6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

55% (2009)

45% (2008)

50% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

21% (2009)

13% (2008)

10% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

57% (2009)

47% (2008)

61% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

19% (2009)

13% (2008)

16% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

76% (2009)

69% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

33% (2009)

25% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

69% (2009)

52% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

25% (2009)

22% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, 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

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	69%
Male	36%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Special education	29%
Not special education	58%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	53%

Math	This District
All Students	19%
Female	22%
Male	16%
African American	11%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	22%
Native American	n/a
White	17%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	21%
Special education	0%
Not special education	23%
Limited English proficient	9%
Not limited English proficient	22%
Non-migrant	19%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	55%
Female	48%
Male	63%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	36%
Special education	38%
Not special education	58%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	59%
Non-migrant	55%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	19%
Male	24%
African American	11%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Not economically disadvantaged	25%
Special education	13%
Not special education	23%
Limited English proficient	9%
Not limited English proficient	23%
Non-migrant	21%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	52%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Not economically disadvantaged	22%
Special education	17%
Not special education	62%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	62%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	19%
Female	15%
Male	24%
African American	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	8%
Special education	11%
Not special education	20%
Limited English proficient	9%
Not limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	19%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	70%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	67%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Special education	20%
Not special education	37%
Not limited English proficient	38%
Non-migrant	33%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	69%
Female	62%
Male	100%
African American	73%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Special education	43%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	69%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	26%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Special education	0%
Not special education	32%
Not limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	25%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, 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 2008-2009 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

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, 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

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	n/a	20	21

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	38%	8%
1 to 5 years	37%	30%
6 to 10 years	6%	20%
11 to 20 years	12%	23%
21 or more years	6%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
English	17	20
Foreign language	24	21
Math	20	20
Science	19	21
Social Studies	15	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	61%	47%
Black	33%	14%
White	6%	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	<1%	3%

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Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	67%	55%
Special education	17%	10%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	25%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,435	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	48%	60%
Support services	11%	10%
School leadership	30%	11%
Other expenditures	11%	19%

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