Test Scores for Academy of Careers and Technologies Charter School

Academy of Careers and Technologies Charter School

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Teachers
Students
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5503 Grissom Rd Ste 102
San Antonio, TX 78250
Bexar County
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PH: (210) 534-9690
FAX: (210) 572-5321

Grades 9-12
188 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

93% (2011)

94% (2010)

80% (2009)

80% (2008)

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

38% (2011)

31% (2010)

18% (2009)

17% (2008)

22% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

82% (2011)

100% (2010)

71% (2009)

56% (2008)

78% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

69% (2011)

50% (2010)

33% (2009)

16% (2008)

22% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

79% (2011)

100% (2010)

57% (2009)

60% (2008)

67% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

54% (2011)

56% (2010)

28% (2009)

16% (2008)

39% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

100% (2011)

82% (2010)

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

60% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

69% (2011)

55% (2010)

44% (2009)

32% (2008)

42% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

89% (2011)

65% (2010)

64% (2009)

86% (2008)

69% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

63% (2011)

45% (2010)

12% (2009)

44% (2008)

25% (2007)

18% (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	93%
Female	100%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	92%
Proficient in English	92%
Non-migrant	93%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	33%
Male	43%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Not special education	50%
Proficient in English	43%
Non-migrant	38%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Male	83%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Not special education	78%
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	60%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Not special education	73%
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	69%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	79%
Female	67%
Male	86%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Not special education	91%
Proficient in English	79%
Non-migrant	79%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	20%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Not special education	55%
Proficient in English	54%
Non-migrant	54%

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	69%
Female	50%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	85%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	73%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	89%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	87%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Not special education	93%
Proficient in English	88%
Non-migrant	89%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	38%
Male	88%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	77%
Proficient in English	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

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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 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

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	0%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	100%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	0%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	0%	23%
21 or more years¹	0%	19%

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Average Class Size

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	76%	48%
White, not Hispanic	15%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	8%	14%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	68%	55%
Special education¹	15%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	4%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,110	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	36%	60%
Support services	5%	10%
School leadership	31%	11%
Other expenditures	28%	19%

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