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Metro Academy of Math and Science

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

500 Houston St
Arlington, TX 76011
Tarrant County
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PH: (817) 226-1261
FAX: (817) 226-1758

Grades PK-12
568 students
3 schools

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Accountability Rating

In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Unacceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2008)

68% (2007)

91% (2006)

88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

58% (2008)

31% (2007)

40% (2006)

29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

48% (2008)

71% (2007)

23% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

75% (2008)

64% (2007)

48% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

32% (2008)

36% (2007)

13% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

67% (2008)

52% (2007)

88% (2006)

75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

18% (2008)

20% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

40% (2007)

82% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

56% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

13% (2007)

87% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

45% (2008)

74% (2007)

56% (2006)

72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

43% (2008)

79% (2007)

88% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

29% (2008)

53% (2007)

38% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

86% (2008)

69% (2007)

100% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

71% (2008)

69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

40% (2008)

38% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

36% (2008)

31% (2007)

70% (2006)

18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

57% (2008)

58% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

8% (2008)

8% (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

50% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

33% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

100% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

20% (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

Data not available for this district (2008)

Data not available for this district (2007)

Data not available for this district (2006)

Data not available for this district (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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

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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 3

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	88%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	79%
Not special education	88%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	88%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	56%
African American	61%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	58%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	55%
Male	43%
African American	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	45%
Not special education	50%
Not limited English proficient	48%
Non-migrant	48%

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	91%
Male	62%
African American	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Not special education	77%
Not limited English proficient	75%
Non-migrant	75%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	9%
Male	50%
African American	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	36%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	27%
Not special education	32%
Not limited English proficient	32%
Non-migrant	32%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Male	50%
African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Not special education	67%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	18%
Male	14%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	0%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Not special education	18%
Not limited English proficient	18%
Non-migrant	18%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Male	43%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	60%
Not special education	45%
Not limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	56%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Not special education	56%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	56%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	33%
Male	55%
African American	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Not special education	50%
Not limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Female	50%
Male	36%
African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	38%
Not special education	50%
Not limited English proficient	43%
Non-migrant	43%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	22%
Male	33%
African American	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	17%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Not special education	32%
Not limited English proficient	29%
Non-migrant	29%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	93%
Male	71%
African American	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	81%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Non-migrant	86%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	77%
Male	63%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Not special education	75%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Science	This District
All Students	40%
Female	33%
Male	50%
African American	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	17%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Not special education	42%
Not limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	40%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	44%
Male	20%
African American	38%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	29%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	43%
Not special education	38%
Not limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	36%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	40%
Male	67%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	55%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	57%
Not special education	64%
Not limited English proficient	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Math	This District
All Students	8%
Male	13%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	17%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	8%
Not special education	11%
Not limited English proficient	8%
Non-migrant	8%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	50%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Not special education	60%
Not limited English proficient	50%
Non-migrant	50%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Not special education	40%
Not limited English proficient	33%
Non-migrant	33%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	100%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	n/a
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	100%
Not special education	100%
Not limited English proficient	100%
Non-migrant	100%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	20%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	20%
Not limited English proficient	20%
Non-migrant	20%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
Subgroup results not available

Science	This District
Subgroup results not available

English Language Arts	This District
Subgroup results not available

Math	This District
Subgroup results not available

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.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	n/a	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	n/a	20	21

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.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Average years teaching	<1	11
Beginning teachers	80%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	14	20
Grade 1	22	20
Grade 2	22	20
Grade 3	19	20
Grade 4	17	20
Grade 5	12	22
Grade 6	19	22
English (middle and high school)	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	20	21
Math (middle and high school)	19	20
Science (middle and high school)	21	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	20	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
African American	80%	14%
Hispanic	12%	46%
White	6%	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	74%	47%
Special education	3%	11%
Gifted/talented students	<1%	8%
Limited English proficient	0%	16%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	97%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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