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Pegasus Charter High School

Charter | K-12 | 662 students

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2012:
Based on 6 ratings
2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

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Posted July 13, 2007

I think this is a really great school for my children. I have a 4th and 5th grader at Pegasus. Before my kids attended Pegasus, they didn't pass all of their TAKS. This year my kids passed all parts of the TAKS. That should say a great deal about this school. My kids are so excited to be here, and they have become more studious! The after school program is really awesome for the one on one tutoring and it doesn't cost a thing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2007

I feel that this school offers little to none in the area of parental involvement. They have a great sale for the school and once in, it's been nothing but discouraging. I try to understand how 100% can pass the TAKS, but not pass math.
—Submitted by Christopher Watts, a parent


Posted November 30, 2006

I love this school. Two of my kids attent pegasus and they love it. Classes are excellent. I love the fact that the school sents the portal( the weekly school newspaper) and i can read what my kids are learning every week. I also like that the students keep track of their own work in a student agenda. In general I love it. I have no complains. Best academic quiality, best uniform, great location, and best teachers
—Submitted by anabel jasso, a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

Outstanding school! My questions and concerns were always addressed immediately. My children love going to school and they look forward to the after school activities that the school provides for free. My kids get to experience all that downtown has to offer including the Arts District and Fair Park Museums. The kids have homework frequently, but they did so well on their TAKS test this year they know it was worth all the work. I am confident that at Pegasus my children are getting all the attention and support they need to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2006

This is a wonderful school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2005

Academic programs could be intensified. Level is still not up to par. This institution has the capability of becoming one of the best Charter schools in Dallas, however the focus is still not being met. It is full of talented students but lacks direction, in my opinion. More parental involvement is needed. Focus should be placed on overall excellence. Teachers, on a whole are dedicated. Emphasis should be placed on accquiring 'educators' not individuals who just want a job. Mentoring program is needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2005

Overall, Pegasus is a very poor learning environment. My children were better off at public schools in Oak Cliff. I was told that they did not accept students with disciplinary problems but it's obvious that they accept anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2005

This charter school is like other charter schools, poor! It is a diploma mill and the students do not acquire any real learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2005

A little sparse in setting, the small yet enthusiastic staff and teachers make up for it. A gem in downtown Dallas
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2005

Average academic programs, music and arts available but limited sports. Little or no parent involvement. School doesn't seem to want input from parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2004

I went to Pegasus for one sememster transferring from Lake Highland Freshman Center. All my life I have gone to private school. Starting Freshman year was the fisrt year attending a public school. When I went to private school there were a lot of people who wanted to learn versus a public school, there was less. My first day at Lake Highlands about 30% of the students did not want to learn. I did not adapt to it, so I decided to transfer. When me and my father viewed Pegasus they made it look as if it was a good school. So I thought that would be the closest thing to a private school so I transferred. The first day there were kids who walked all over the teacher and cursed at the teacher. There was a lot of gang related material. I wish I would have stayed at Lake Highland.
—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.
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The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

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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 88% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
28%
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 83% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
54%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
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 70% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
63%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
100%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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

Math

All Students66%
Female53%
Male85%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female58%
Male77%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students81%
Female79%
Male85%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant81%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male81%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male88%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female52%
Male81%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant67%
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

Math

All Students49%
Female51%
Male47%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Special education0%
Not special education53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant49%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education40%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant77%
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

Math

All Students66%
Female58%
Male75%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female78%
Male83%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant95%
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

Math

All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female51%
Male74%
Black or African American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female90%
Male98%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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

Math

All Students77%
Female72%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students97%
Female92%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students94%
Female92%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 Students91%
Female95%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students97%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
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 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
Hispanic 62% 48%
Black 36% 14%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 32%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 62%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 4%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 4:00pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Virginia Hart
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (214) 740-9799

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • raquetball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • raquetball

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • The Pegasus School of Liberal Arts & Sciences is part of the public school system of Texas, providing tuition free public education to its students. It is an open-enrollment charter school, having first opened its doors to 7-9th grade students in the fall of 1997. The Pegasus Charter School currently serves students in grades 4-12.
School leaders can update this information here.

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601 N Akard St Ste 203
Dallas, TX 75201
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Phone: (214) 740-9991

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