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Evolution Academy Charter School

Charter | 9-12 | 486 students

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3 stars

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Posted April 17, 2013

Hey this is a good school. The teachers make sure you get what their say and teaching, the friends l have made there are cool and the teacher have respect for you. At first l though l just want to go to school cause my parents and everyone wanted me to go, but man l started to like it more each day and now my done my Sr year. See you in May. Good luck
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 16, 2011

Seems that the teachers are here to do what needs to be done. If the students follow the rules and stay out of trouble all students can really excell. I wish all schools were more like Evolution. The right fundementals are there for the students to succeed and feel great about themselves as well. The structure for holding the students accountable for what they do and what they choose is the real prepiration for the "real" world. My child and I have only been to orientation so far. I am looking forward to seeing just how well he/she overcomes the obsticles that have shadowed the past years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

this school is full of the worst students and faculty i've ever seen...I feel bad for my daughter
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

im a student at evolution academy and this school has helped me catch up with othrers fast and get great grades
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 29, 2008

My son's go there and have progressed and grown with the help of the teachers and the other staff to the point that two boys who would not have graduated with their normal high school class will graduate ahead of the game -- due to the structure and excellence of the staff and the teacher involvement with the students and the individualized learning/progression that each is allow to make to allow them to feel as though they are in a way in charge of their future and their progress instead of stuck with the group and being labeled as part of a group that is not progressing to their individual potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2008

The school need structure-in some cases you cannot tell who the teachers are. Not professional at all nor appear to be professional.


Posted September 10, 2007

This school might seem low at first because of the location and the way it looks inside, but when it comes to learning and taking the tests, that is the most important thing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2006

This school was a success. My daughter not only had low absentism once she started attending Evolution, but also enjoyed working independently and was successful in completing the classes as well as improving grades. I would comment that a student needs to be able to be responsible for themselves and able to work independently. It has prepared my child very well for college.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2006

Not much communication between school administration and parents. Not enough help and involvement. Really needs more interation with the guardians.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2006

This school is a great envirorment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2004

This is a wonderful school for students that need to catch up due to absentism from a public school or any other reason. The teachers are very helpful in all aspects and all areas of the students needs.
—Submitted by Sabrina Walker, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

The school is for students who like to work on the computer and who can follow the rules. A good attendance record also helps.


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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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
40%
Social Studies

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
77%

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 Students38%
Female39%
Male37%
Black or African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Special education7%
Not special education47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English37%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant38%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education56%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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%
Female91%
Male67%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education40%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female55%
Male38%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Special education0%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant40%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education0%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
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 Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education54%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female44%
Male49%
Black or African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Special education0%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female64%
Male60%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education7%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education64%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant86%
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 45% 14%
Hispanic 38% 48%
White 14% 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 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 28%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 20%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 47%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1101 S Sherman
Richardson, TX 75081
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Phone: (972) 907-3755

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