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Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center

Public | 6-8 | 397 students

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Posted March 23, 2013

The school is in the top 7 in Dallas ISD for School Effective Indices and in the top 5 the last two years. It has never been low-performing in the past 8 years! Diamond in the rough!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 27, 2012

Terrible school. Don't put your child in this school. These kids are out of hand. This a horrible place, I have my child way in an Richardson school district. The fighting here is terrible. The bullying is out of hand. The teachers are horrible, and I mean horrible. Don't waste your time on this school. You'll regret it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2011

i went to school @ Pearl C Anderson back 1979/ 80 and it was a great experiance . This school prepared me for the real world and every teacher i had made an impact on my life .


Posted April 12, 2008

This is a great school but needs more math teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 15, 2007

I do know that PCA is a great school and the teachers are just wonderful. I do feel that this is a great school for me and my kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2005

I love Pearl C. Anderson. I think the teachers are great. The school is in an environment where education is not the focal point so I think it is difficult for the teachers to reach every child because every child doesn't want to learn
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 30, 2005

I think the school has good sercurity and safety for the students.It has a great variety of electives for the children.I like most of the teachers at the school.One thing they need to work on is the students being accounted for being at school.And they need to call parents and let them know that their child is skiping class.I really like the school.
—Submitted by Doniecqua Robertson, a student


Posted December 9, 2004

I know that the area that Pearl C. is in is a rough neighborhood and the school should have some type of security or authority figure available between the hours of 6am to 4pm.
—Submitted by Renetta Kelley, a parent


Posted August 18, 2004

No real security outside school...kids kept outside until 7:30 am, if parent want to drop kids off between 6:30 am and 7:15 am there is no security outside and that leaves no protection for kids. So when they come in they all have 30 minuites to get to the cafeteria for breakfast.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 83% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
86%
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

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
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

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
44%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
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 Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
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

Math

All Students58%
Female58%
Male57%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Special educationn/a
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented92%

Writing

All Students90%
Female96%
Male85%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)94%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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

Math

All Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented92%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented96%

Science

All Students69%
Female67%
Male72%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented80%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English93%
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

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

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 70% 14%
Hispanic 30% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 93%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3400 Garden Ln
Dallas, TX 75215
Phone: (972) 925-7900

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