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Texans Can at Carrollton-Farmers Branch

Charter | 9-12 | 272 students

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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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
8%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
64%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
18%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
28%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Black or African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education8%
Not special education45%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English51%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education29%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
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 Students78%
Female84%
Male75%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students39%
Female35%
Male41%
Black or African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English40%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant39%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female35%
Male47%
Black or African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant43%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students68%
Female75%
Male64%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education56%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female74%
Male63%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education57%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female63%
Male63%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education71%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education86%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
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

  • 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 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 71% 48%
Black 18% 14%
White 9% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 30%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 68%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 55%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 30%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 5%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 0%N/A23%
21 or more years 10%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2720 Hollandale Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75006
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Phone: (972) 243-2178

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