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American Youthworks Charter School

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1901 E Ben White
Austin, TX 78741
Travis County
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PH: (512) 236-6100
FAX: (512) 472-1189

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  • Grades 9-12
  • 422 students
  • 2 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 64% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 12% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 11% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 69% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 16% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 56% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 89% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 51% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 67% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female68%
Male58%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education56%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient43%
Not limited English proficient66%
Non-migrant64%

MathThis District
All Students12%
Female14%
Male11%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Native Americann/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged12%
Special education0%
Not special education14%
Not limited English proficient13%
Non-migrant12%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students69%
Female62%
Male80%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education25%
Not special education75%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant68%

ScienceThis District
All Students16%
Female14%
Male19%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Special education0%
Not special education18%
Not limited English proficient17%
Non-migrant16%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students56%
Female70%
Male43%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education29%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient20%
Not limited English proficient59%
Non-migrant56%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female21%
Male29%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Special education11%
Not special education26%
Not limited English proficient26%
Non-migrant25%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education67%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient91%
Non-migrant89%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female36%
Male71%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Special education40%
Not special education53%
Not limited English proficient54%
Non-migrant51%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Native Americann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education33%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient60%
Not limited English proficient67%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male29%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Not special education34%
Not limited English proficient34%
Non-migrant33%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, 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.

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 Accountability Rating



In 2008-2009 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

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.

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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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers25%8%
1 to 5 years39%30%
6 to 10 years12%20%
11 to 20 years18%23%
21 or more years6%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
English1720
Foreign language1021
Math1920
Science1821
Social Studies2622
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic57%47%
White24%35%
Black19%14%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged64%55%
Special education16%10%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient11%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,069$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services12%10%
School leadership24%11%
Other expenditures6%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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