Test Scores for Austin Can Academy Charter School

Austin Can Academy Charter School

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

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Grades 9-12
298 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

49% (2011)

70% (2010)

53% (2009)

39% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

14% (2011)

20% (2010)

19% (2009)

6% (2008)

9% (2007)

6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

77% (2011)

75% (2010)

55% (2009)

45% (2008)

50% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

38% (2011)

45% (2010)

21% (2009)

13% (2008)

10% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

60% (2011)

69% (2010)

57% (2009)

47% (2008)

61% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

29% (2011)

40% (2010)

19% (2009)

13% (2008)

16% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

97% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

76% (2009)

69% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

66% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

33% (2009)

25% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

76% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

69% (2009)

52% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

74% (2011)

Data not available for this district (2010)

25% (2009)

22% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

24% (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

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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	49%
Female	60%
Male	40%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	38%
Not special education	51%
English language learners	30%
Proficient in English	56%
Non-migrant	49%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	14%
Male	14%
African American	8%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
Native American	n/a
White	18%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	13%
Special education	9%
Not special education	14%
English language learners	4%
Proficient in English	16%
Non-migrant	14%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	77%
Female	79%
Male	74%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not special education	75%
English language learners	54%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	77%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	33%
Male	42%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not special education	39%
English language learners	14%
Proficient in English	48%
Non-migrant	38%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	52%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Not special education	59%
English language learners	38%
Proficient in English	68%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	38%
Male	21%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not special education	27%
English language learners	7%
Proficient in English	39%
Non-migrant	29%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	100%
Male	93%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not special education	96%
English language learners	83%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	97%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	65%
Male	67%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not special education	63%
English language learners	17%
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	66%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	78%
Male	73%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not special education	77%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	76%
Male	71%
African American	71%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	75%
Not special education	75%
English language learners	67%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	74%

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

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

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	38%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	37%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	6%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	12%	23%
21 or more years¹	6%	19%

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Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
English¹	17	20
Foreign language¹	24	21
Math¹	20	20
Science¹	19	21
Social Studies¹	15	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	61%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	34%	14%
White, not Hispanic	4%	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	67%	55%
Special education¹	17%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	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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