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Dallas Can Academy Charter

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325 W 12th 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
2146 students
4 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading

59% (2011)

67% (2010)

61% (2009)

54% (2008)

57% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

25% (2011)

24% (2010)

18% (2009)

10% (2008)

11% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

73% (2011)

76% (2010)

69% (2009)

54% (2008)

50% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

36% (2011)

35% (2010)

24% (2009)

14% (2008)

14% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

70% (2011)

66% (2010)

65% (2009)

55% (2008)

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

35% (2011)

34% (2010)

25% (2009)

12% (2008)

13% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

90% (2011)

89% (2010)

79% (2009)

72% (2008)

64% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

60% (2011)

63% (2010)

37% (2009)

30% (2008)

31% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

76% (2011)

73% (2010)

63% (2009)

56% (2008)

56% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

58% (2011)

59% (2010)

27% (2009)

27% (2008)

28% (2007)

28% (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.

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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	59%
Female	58%
Male	59%
African American	52%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
Native American	n/a
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	25%
Not special education	63%
English language learners	48%
Proficient in English	60%
Non-migrant	59%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	26%
Male	25%
African American	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
Native American	n/a
White	13%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	23%
Special education	7%
Not special education	28%
English language learners	24%
Proficient in English	26%
Non-migrant	25%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	73%
Female	74%
Male	72%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	78%
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	41%
Not special education	77%
English language learners	71%
Proficient in English	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	32%
Male	39%
African American	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Special education	17%
Not special education	38%
English language learners	32%
Proficient in English	36%
Non-migrant	36%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	64%
African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
Native American	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Special education	22%
Not special education	75%
English language learners	66%
Proficient in English	71%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	32%
Male	38%
African American	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
Native American	n/a
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Special education	5%
Not special education	38%
English language learners	40%
Proficient in English	34%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	90%
Female	91%
Male	90%
African American	86%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	94%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	84%
Special education	72%
Not special education	93%
English language learners	91%
Proficient in English	90%
Non-migrant	90%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	60%
Male	60%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	66%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Special education	31%
Not special education	64%
English language learners	50%
Proficient in English	61%
Non-migrant	60%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	76%
Female	85%
Male	68%
African American	68%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Special education	31%
Not special education	82%
English language learners	81%
Proficient in English	75%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	53%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Special education	23%
Not special education	63%
English language learners	56%
Proficient in English	58%
Non-migrant	58%

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 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	70%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	16%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	8%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	4%	23%
21 or more years¹	2%	19%

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Average Class Size

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
English¹	20	20
Foreign language¹	21	21
Math¹	22	20
Science¹	18	21
Social Studies¹	22	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black, not Hispanic	53%	14%
Hispanic	44%	48%
White, not Hispanic	3%	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Subgroups

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	70%	55%
Special education¹	13%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	21%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,956	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	46%	60%
Support services	14%	10%
School leadership	22%	11%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

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