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Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff

Charter | 9-12 | 272 students

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Posted December 14, 2006

Wow, what can you say about FFA? It is a school with great intentions however I believe that if they take the time and were more selective about the educators that they hire then maybe the quality of education will increase. I think that they have idea and a purpose that is not served. Allow the staff time through trial and error to grow together and stop firing everyone after a year.......... things could get better. The school has great potential.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted October 4, 2006

This is the worst school I have ever seen. I have never seen so much disorder in my life. Please do not put your kids there. Find another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2006

Once, again there is a new principal at the helm of FFA. The leadership of the school isn't very well. The security guards run around like the are armed services without the youngs yelling and screaming for no reason. A school that started out with a good intentions has gone down the drain. I hope they can get it together. The teacher turnover and the low TAKS scores need to be address. Challenge the students instead of treating them like second class learners.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2006

The secondary prinicpal for 2005-2006, Mr. Tuttle, was superior. He really cares about the students, the teachers and the parents. He did a great job. We needed him to stay and continue what great things he started.
—Submitted by Sidney, a parent


Posted May 29, 2006

Administration is not very consistent. Teachers do not seem to be kept informed of changes. Very spotty leadership with this principal. Better last year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2006

This school has too many turnovers in teachers. Adminstration is lacking in trying to keep employees. Teachers are not given yearly raises unless they directly as for them. They have aroung a 60% rate of teachers that do not have education degrees. Which means they are on an emergency permit from the state with no classroom expericens or education classes. That would not be a problem if they had enought staff to support theses teachers, but at this time they do not. Each level K-6 has only one teacher that has experience. TAKS scores are low- however they did go up this year. 4th grade Math went for 8% to 51% Good Qualities: Good school for students that have been expelled from other schools.
—Submitted by an administrator


Posted May 26, 2006

This school is awful. If you look at TAKS scores, they tell the story. The administration does not seem to have the interests of the children at heart.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 4, 2006

THis is a good school. The teachers and students work together to form a cohesive unit.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2006

I would not recommend this school. There is a very high turn over of teachers. The so called enrichment classes (music and art) are not consistently offered to all kids. Some elementary kids get art classes but most do not. This school is not what it was described to be.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 26, 2006

Fairly good TAKS scores for a charter school. Supportive staff and friendly environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2005

The turnover of teachers and administrators concerns me.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted August 16, 2005

FFA was a big disappointment to me. When the school switched from private to charter, that was a huge mistake. It began to nose dive and never came up. The learning opportunities just aren't there for our children, and that's sad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2005

The playground is beautiful the teachers are nice, but the curriculum needs work. The children arenn't challenged enough is my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

Faith Family Academy is a great school. As a former student at Faith Family Academy I personally know how well the teachers are. I was the fonder and president of the Politcal Science club, the Science Club and I was also the company commander for the ROTC program. The clubs at Faith Family Academy are outstanding, as the president of most organizations I look forward to hearing from any parent who has a question. The school goals are to make great leaders out of ever student the best of the potential. My message is clear these students are the next leaders of America and my duty is to bring out the leadership skills in every student. I will be returning to Faith Family Academy next year so I look forward to meeting some of you. God bless and have a great summer.
—Submitted by Shermichael Singleton, a former student


Posted September 21, 2004

I was really confused when I walked in the other day and saw several people dressed in scrubs. I wasn't sure if they were teachers or nurses aides. Why don't teachers dress like a teacher not a hospital worker?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2004

My children have attended this school for 5 years. It has ups and downs just like any other school. But I wouldn't trade them for the world. The teachers work with my children with their needs. My children enjoy wearing the uniforms because they don't have to keep up with the new styles. This school is great!
—Submitted by lashun Arthur, a parent


Posted February 5, 2004

My daughter has a learning difficulty and they have been very helpful and supportive of her needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
21%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
38%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
33%
Social Studies

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

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%
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 Students79%
Female75%
Male82%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students86%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female89%
Male60%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female44%
Male30%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education40%
Limited English proficient (LEP)11%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant37%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students88%
Female83%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education40%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female67%
Male100%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female72%
Male93%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education0%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female89%
Male100%
Black or African American91%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education60%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English89%
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

  • 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 52% 48%
Black 48% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
White N/A 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 29%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 1%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 68%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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300 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, TX 75224
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