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Winfree Academy Charter Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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209 Rogers
Irving, TX 75060
Dallas County
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PH: (972) 251-2010
FAX: (972) 251-4301

  • Grades 9-12
  • 1823 students
  • 6 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". This district did not receive a rating in 2005-2006.
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • 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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview
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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 69% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 24% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 73% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 67% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
African American61%
Asian86%
Hispanic63%
Native American86%
White78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Special education48%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient72%
Non-migrant69%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female21%
Male19%
African American11%
Asian29%
Hispanic17%
Native American20%
White26%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services14%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services25%
Special education9%
Not special education22%
Limited English proficient12%
Not limited English proficient21%
Non-migrant20%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
African American68%
Asian78%
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
White77%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services76%
Special education45%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient48%
Not limited English proficient74%
Non-migrant73%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Female35%
Male44%
African American24%
Asian14%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White52%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services31%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services43%
Special education23%
Not special education42%
Limited English proficient16%
Not limited English proficient41%
Non-migrant40%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students67%
Female74%
Male60%
African American53%
Asian83%
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services69%
Special education44%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient50%
Not limited English proficient68%
Non-migrant67%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
African American17%
Asian22%
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
White38%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services23%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services32%
Special education9%
Not special education31%
Limited English proficient23%
Not limited English proficient30%
Non-migrant29%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Special education87%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient82%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female70%
Male79%
African American65%
Asian83%
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Special education39%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient40%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant74%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
Native Americann/a
White90%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services86%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Special education50%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient58%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male63%
African American41%
Asian50%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services64%
Special education23%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient27%
Not limited English proficient65%
Non-migrant64%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, 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 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.
  • 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.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 182021
Graduating class of 2005 192021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching411
Beginning teachers47%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English2520
Foreign languagen/a21
Math2220
Science421
Social Studies3022
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White55%36%
Hispanic26%46%
African American16%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program39%47%
Special education13%11%
Gifted/talented students0%8%
Limited English proficient9%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate81%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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