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Bryan Adams High School

Public | 9-12 | 1871 students

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Posted June 2, 2005

i have to say while i don't think it is a bad school, it needs work. classroom arrangement and scheduling needs to be consistant. more accurate record keeping. teachers were very hard workers with limited support i had no complaints there.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 19, 2004

Bryan Adams is a school where you can get the education you want for your child. In the last 2 years, several students have been accepted at Yale, with 2 more applying next year. The arts have impressed me, offering dance, theatre, band, visual arts, etc. An extremely well rounded school with great leadership.
—Submitted by Dorothy Philbrick, a parent


Posted April 18, 2004

I'm currently attending Bryan Adams, I graduate on May 23. I love it! There is so much spirit in the organizations. I'm the Drama Klub President so I've gotten to participate in a great deal of things. I'm also in National Honor Society, which truly puts a good person to the test. I have Mrs. Aufill for PreCal, Mrs. Leeman for English IV, Mrs. Ward for Patchwork (a theatre class for the elite), Mr. McCullom for Tech Theatre (my favorite by far!), Dr. Pinyion for Economics AP, Mrs. Guinn for Physics PreAP, and Mr.Hall for Goverment AP. He has a website at www.mrhallsroom.com Bryan Adams may not be the best place, but I certainly love it and thank the lord everyday that I choose to attend. I'm going to miss it so much.
—Submitted by Vanessa Guadiana, a student


Posted April 4, 2004

I graduated from Bryan Adams in 1987. I do not live in the city and will not have children attending this school. I do not know how it is now but I remember how it was then. It was a great place to be. I will always remember Mrs. Leeman. I remember the structure and true learning she brought to the classroom. I have many great memories of high school and hope that the students that are attending now feel the same way.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

495 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

525 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

436 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

427 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

429 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
47%
Social Studies

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

419 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

346 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

345 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
66%
Social Studies

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

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students46%
Female47%
Male44%
Black or African American40%
Asian67%
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Special education21%
Not special education47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talented87%

Reading

All Students78%
Female81%
Male76%
Black or African American73%
Asian67%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education46%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented96%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asian65%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education64%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black or African American41%
Asian55%
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education27%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented93%

Science

All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
Black or African American43%
Asian50%
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education19%
Not special education62%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education60%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American82%
Asian67%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education60%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American82%
Asian50%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education60%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
Black or African American80%
Asian50%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education59%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American96%
Asian63%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
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 "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "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
Hispanic 64% 48%
Black 23% 14%
White 8% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 13%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 23%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 69%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2101 Millmar Dr
Dallas, TX 75228
Phone: (972) 502-4900

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