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Transformative Charter Academy

Charter | 9-12 | 49 students

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Posted April 23, 2013

There are some good teachers at this school, however, overall, they are a substandard alternative to any learning institution. For the most part, kids are given a workbook and sent to work alone. They do not care for the safety of the children in their schools, or their health. For example, if your child vomits, they are forced to clean it on their hands and knees, regardless of how ill they are. There is no supervision, and very, very little educating that happens here. I've just put in a call to the TEA, but, prospective parents should be warned!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2006

This school is the only reason my child is graduating this year she had medical problems that caused her to get behind at her public school and we were told that their was no way for her to graduate this year. We heard about TCA from a friend that had attended TCA in the past. My daughter and I went in to check out the school we sat down with Ms. King and in about 2 min. a feeling of relief came over me Ms. King told my daughter that she could do this and that she would be able to get it done on time to graduate this year. Until that meeting my daughter was ready to give up. But the love and caring Ms. King show her turned it around for her. She finishes classes this and will graduate next month. I Thank GOD everyday For the staff.
—Submitted by Suzanne Russum, 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.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
0%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
17%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

7 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
14%
Social Studies

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

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
43%
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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
47%
Social Studies

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

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%
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 Students14%
Female17%
Male13%
Black or African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Special educationn/a
Not special education17%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English14%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant14%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students55%
Female67%
Male40%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education40%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students11%
Female0%
Malen/a
Black or African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Special educationn/a
Not special education14%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English11%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant11%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students14%
Female20%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Special educationn/a
Not special education20%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English14%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant14%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students33%
Female33%
Malen/a
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
Not special education43%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English33%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant33%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female71%
Male58%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female83%
Male92%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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
Black 36% 14%
Hispanic 30% 48%
White 26% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 66%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 35N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 67%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 0%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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802 N 8th St
Killeen, TX 76541
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Phone: (254) 628-8989

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