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Highland Park Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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7015 Westchester Dr
Dallas, TX 75205
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 780-3000
FAX: (214) 780-3099

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 6804 students
  • 9 schools

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 100% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math
 99% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science
 97% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies
 100% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science
 95% (2011)
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading
 100% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 97% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science
 99% (2011)
 98% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math
 99% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science
 99% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 99% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts
 100% (2011)
 99% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math
 99% (2011)
 100% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education94%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education84%
Not special education98%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education97%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White96%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education77%
Not special education96%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education92%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education89%
Not special education99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education85%
Not special education99%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education73%
Not special education100%
Proficient in English99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Exemplary". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Exemplary".
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: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion
  • Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results
  • Attendance Rate
  • Recommended High School Program
  • SAT/ACT Results
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: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers13%8%
1 to 5 years124%30%
6 to 10 years126%20%
11 to 20 years121%23%
21 or more years126%19%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten12019
Grade 112019
Grade 212019
Grade 312119
Grade 412820
Grade 512422
Grade 612521
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)13822
English (middle and high school)12320
Foreign language (middle and high school)12221
Math (middle and high school)12320
Science (middle and high school)12321
Social Studies (middle and high school)12522
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%34%
Hispanic3%48%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%4%
Black, not Hispanic<1%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged10%55%
Special education18%10%
Gifted/talented students113%8%
Limited English proficient1<1%17%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,757$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Support services11%10%
School leadership11%11%
Other expenditures13%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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