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Texans Can Academy Dallas South Campus

Charter | 9-12 | 575 students

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Posted April 9, 2009

I must say that the teacher and adminstrators at Kennedy-Curry are knowledgeable in their subject matter. My child attended North Mesquite High School where she felt out of place with no guidance and no one seem to care. After enrolling her in TexansCan at Kennedy-Curry my daughter has a since became more responsible and speaks of her future. She talks about how she feel the teachers their listen to the students at least hear them out instead of yelling at them or trying to down them. she love the smaller class sizes. It allows for her to get the extra help she needs and want. I love what this school has done for my daughter ,her attuide has even changed she a bit more mild mannered. Submitted by a parent
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Posted May 22, 2007

I must say that the teacher at Kennedy-Curry are knowledgeable in their subject matter. My child attended Carter High School where he felt out of place with no guidance. After enrolling him in TexansCan at Kennedy-Curry my child has a sense of who he is. He often talks about how he has learn more at the can than he has learned in awhile. I love the smaller class sizes. It allows for my child to get the extra help he needs. I get a call at LEAST once a week from his advisors and teachers. I love what this scholl has done for my son.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

Texans Can! Academy @Paul Quinn College is a very good school it is a hands on school the teachers care about you and so do the rest of the school staff. They have a State Champions Basketball team which I am a trainer for. The studenst are alright sometimes but other than that it is a great school.
—Submitted by L. Taulton, a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
11%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
17%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
30%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students30%
Female30%
Male29%
Black or African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Special education10%
Not special education35%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English28%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant30%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students58%
Female55%
Male60%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Special education22%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female86%
Male72%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education23%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
Black or African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White0%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Special education0%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant39%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female46%
Male52%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Special education29%
Not special education51%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English50%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students79%
Female79%
Male78%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education36%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students70%
Female81%
Male61%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education25%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female53%
Male49%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Special education0%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant51%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education17%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education67%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 91% 14%
Hispanic 8% 48%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 63%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 77%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 9%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1227 N Masters Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
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