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University of Houston Charter School

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3855 Holman St Melcher Gym 100
Houston, TX 77204
Harris County
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PH: (713) 743-9107
FAX: (713) 743-9121

  • Grades K-5
  • 132 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math
 92% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing
 100% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math
 44% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 94% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science
 94% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% 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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female100%
Male90%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%

MathThis District
All Students92%
Female87%
Male100%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant92%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female90%
Male100%
African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Not special education94%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Male50%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Not special education44%
Not limited English proficient44%
Non-migrant44%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female83%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male90%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male90%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education93%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant93%
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 "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Recognized". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Recognized".
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

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

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • 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.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers23%8%
1 to 5 years26%30%
6 to 10 years26%20%
11 to 20 years25%23%
21 or more years0%19%
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergartenn/a19
Grade 1n/a19
Grade 2n/a19
Grade 3n/a19
Grade 4n/a20
Grade 5n/a22
Mixed grade2222

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black42%14%
Hispanic30%47%
White22%35%
Asian or Pacific Islander7%3%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged28%55%
Special education11%10%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,083$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional69%60%
Support services2%10%
School leadership24%11%
Other expenditures5%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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