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Gateway Charter Academy

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TAKS Results
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Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

6103 Houston School Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 375-2039
FAX: (214) 375-1842

Grades PK-12
811 students
2 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

92% (2011)

87% (2010)

92% (2009)

100% (2008)

97% (2007)

94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

69% (2011)

66% (2010)

64% (2009)

39% (2008)

53% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2011)

71% (2010)

60% (2009)

53% (2008)

76% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

89% (2011)

89% (2010)

91% (2009)

84% (2008)

86% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

62% (2011)

66% (2010)

49% (2009)

63% (2008)

73% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

83% (2011)

84% (2010)

70% (2009)

78% (2008)

88% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

58% (2011)

68% (2010)

38% (2009)

73% (2008)

56% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

89% (2011)

68% (2010)

66% (2009)

65% (2008)

80% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2011)

76% (2010)

93% (2009)

87% (2008)

97% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

67% (2011)

73% (2010)

68% (2009)

77% (2008)

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2011)

85% (2010)

81% (2009)

76% (2008)

89% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

98% (2011)

92% (2010)

100% (2009)

87% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

74% (2010)

74% (2009)

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2011)

95% (2010)

96% (2009)

93% (2008)

84% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

98% (2011)

93% (2010)

79% (2009)

83% (2008)

87% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

80% (2011)

70% (2010)

57% (2009)

55% (2008)

63% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

80% (2011)

93% (2010)

63% (2009)

60% (2008)

52% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

82% (2011)

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

69% (2008)

92% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

68% (2011)

53% (2010)

54% (2009)

23% (2008)

73% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

96% (2011)

84% (2010)

87% (2009)

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

67% (2011)

68% (2010)

20% (2009)

59% (2008)

31% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

96% (2011)

81% (2010)

93% (2009)

79% (2008)

85% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

63% (2011)

69% (2010)

28% (2009)

63% (2008)

38% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

97% (2011)

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

91% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

87% (2011)

86% (2010)

81% (2009)

43% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

92% (2011)

79% (2010)

88% (2009)

82% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

81% (2011)

75% (2010)

75% (2009)

64% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (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	92%
Female	97%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	66%
Male	73%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Not special education	70%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	69%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	73%
Male	88%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	82%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	88%
Male	91%
African American	89%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	90%
Proficient in English	89%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	45%
Male	78%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Not special education	61%
Proficient in English	62%
Non-migrant	62%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	82%
African American	85%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	85%
Non-migrant	83%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	50%
Male	63%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Not special education	62%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	58%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	87%
African American	88%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	89%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	84%
Male	85%
African American	84%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Not special education	86%
Proficient in English	84%
Non-migrant	84%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	65%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	68%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
African American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	85%

Writing	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	95%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Not special education	97%
Proficient in English	100%
Non-migrant	98%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	67%
Male	50%
African American	58%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Not special education	56%
Proficient in English	59%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	100%
Male	89%
African American	93%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Not special education	96%
Proficient in English	93%
Non-migrant	93%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	98%
Female	100%
Male	97%
African American	98%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	97%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	98%
Non-migrant	98%

Science	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Not special education	87%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	79%
Male	81%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Not special education	81%
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	86%
Male	76%
African American	82%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Not special education	84%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	68%
Female	67%
Male	71%
African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Not special education	70%
Proficient in English	68%
Non-migrant	68%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	91%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	98%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	75%
Male	59%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Not special education	71%
Proficient in English	67%
Non-migrant	67%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	96%
Female	100%
Male	91%
African American	95%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	96%
Non-migrant	96%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	67%
Male	59%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Not special education	67%
Proficient in English	63%
Non-migrant	63%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	97%
Female	95%
Male	100%
African American	97%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Not special education	100%
Proficient in English	97%
Non-migrant	97%

Science	This District
All Students	87%
Female	85%
Male	89%
African American	87%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	87%
Non-migrant	87%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	84%
Male	100%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Not special education	94%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	92%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	74%
Male	88%
African American	81%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Not special education	82%
Proficient in English	81%
Non-migrant	81%

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 "Recognized". 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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Attendance Rate

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	87%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	11%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	2%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	0%	23%
21 or more years¹	0%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	18	19
Grade 1¹	18	19
Grade 2¹	20	19
Grade 3¹	16	19
Grade 4¹	18	20
Grade 5¹	18	22
Grade 6¹	19	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)¹	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)¹	35	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)¹	19	21
Math (middle and high school)¹	42	20
Science (middle and high school)¹	23	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)¹	18	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	97%	14%
Hispanic	3%	48%
White, not Hispanic	<1%	34%
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	88%	55%
Special education¹	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	2%	17%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$6,916	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	51%	60%
Support services	2%	10%
School leadership	18%	11%
Other expenditures	29%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >