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Waco Charter School

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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

615 N 25th St
Waco, TX 76707
McLennan County
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PH: (254) 754-8169
FAX: (254) 754-7389

Grades K-5
182 students
1 school

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2011)

86% (2010)

89% (2009)

96% (2008)

89% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

79% (2011)

69% (2010)

86% (2009)

58% (2008)

39% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2011)

67% (2010)

55% (2009)

60% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

83% (2011)

88% (2010)

100% (2009)

87% (2008)

100% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

55% (2011)

71% (2010)

72% (2009)

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

84% (2011)

75% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

69% (2007)

100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

64% (2011)

83% (2010)

88% (2009)

79% (2008)

15% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

76% (2011)

79% (2010)

94% (2009)

100% (2008)

69% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% 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 3

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	81%
Male	72%
African American	100%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	79%
Non-migrant	76%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
African American	83%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not special education	81%
Limited English proficient	67%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	79%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	73%
Male	71%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	71%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	75%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	83%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	57%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Not special education	56%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	55%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	94%
Male	63%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	60%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	84%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	50%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not special education	65%
Limited English proficient	0%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	64%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	63%
African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	79%
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not special education	78%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	76%

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 "Recognized".

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

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

Commended Performance: Science

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

Information about this data

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers¹	43%	8%
1 to 5 years¹	50%	30%
6 to 10 years¹	7%	20%
11 to 20 years¹	0%	23%
21 or more years¹	0%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Information about this data

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten¹	18	19
Grade 1¹	17	19
Grade 2¹	14	19
Grade 3¹	13	19
Grade 4¹	11	20
Grade 5¹	17	22
Mixed grade¹	n/a	22

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	73%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	24%	14%
White, not Hispanic	4%	34%

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Student Subgroups

Information about this data

Source: ¹TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged¹	94%	55%
Special education¹	5%	10%
Gifted/talented students¹	0%	8%
Limited English proficient¹	35%	17%

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Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,451	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Support services	1%	10%
School leadership	19%	11%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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