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Lake Highlands Freshman Center

Public | 9 | 716 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

It has energetic teachers that engage the students so they want to learn from them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2006

Hi all, I absolutely love this school, the teachers are very involved with the students education from start to finish. The school lets you know when your student is excessively tardy or out. I see that they care for my student because I get emails when she gets behind or seems to be having a hard time. They let you know when they are doing great also. I love it and my daughter does also, a win win situation for both of us! Deborah
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

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.

539 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

551 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

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

All Students76%
Female74%
Male78%
Black or African American62%
Asian69%
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education39%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American84%
Asian69%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education65%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English93%
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

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

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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 41% 14%
White 33% 34%
Hispanic 25% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 47%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 25%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 4%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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10200 White Rock Trl
Dallas, TX 75238
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Phone: (469) 593-1300

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