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University of Texas University Charter School

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

8701 N Mopac Blvd Ste 350
Austin, TX 78759
Travis County
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PH: (512) 471-5652
FAX: (512) 232-9177

Grades PK-12
971 students
13 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

TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

82% (2008)

38% (2007)

40% (2006)

100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math

45% (2008)

22% (2007)

33% (2006)

43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

39% (2008)

50% (2007)

45% (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing

42% (2008)

44% (2007)

63% (2006)

Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math

39% (2008)

60% (2007)

38% (2006)

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

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2008)

67% (2007)

33% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science

39% (2008)

33% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

36% (2007)

31% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

56% (2008)

54% (2007)

46% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

24% (2007)

17% (2006)

50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

61% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing

65% (2008)

73% (2007)

79% (2006)

63% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math

31% (2008)

36% (2007)

38% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

71% (2008)

76% (2007)

52% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies

76% (2008)

66% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science

34% (2008)

48% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

39% (2007)

20% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading

70% (2008)

72% (2007)

78% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math

24% (2008)

19% (2007)

18% (2006)

27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies

67% (2008)

74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science

36% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts

60% (2008)

66% (2007)

71% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

37% (2007)

28% (2006)

40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies

82% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

53% (2007)

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

English Language Arts

73% (2008)

70% (2007)

68% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math

52% (2008)

48% (2007)

64% (2006)

39% (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

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

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	82%
Female	100%
Male	60%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	88%
Not special education	78%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	80%
Male	17%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	56%
Not special education	63%
Not limited English proficient	45%
Non-migrant	45%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	56%
Male	22%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	29%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	45%
Special education	25%
Not special education	50%
Not limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	39%

Writing	This District
All Students	42%
Female	57%
Male	20%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	38%
Not special education	33%
Not limited English proficient	42%
Non-migrant	42%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	44%
Male	33%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	40%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	42%
Special education	25%
Not special education	50%
Not limited English proficient	39%
Non-migrant	39%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	58%
Male	58%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	60%
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Special education	46%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	61%
Non-migrant	58%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	40%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Native American	n/a
White	45%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	10%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	52%
Special education	30%
Not special education	55%
Not limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	39%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	50%
Male	25%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	31%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	44%
Special education	21%
Not special education	64%
Not limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	76%
Male	43%
African American	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	48%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	65%
Special education	35%
Not special education	72%
Not limited English proficient	55%
Non-migrant	56%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	71%
Male	10%
African American	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	17%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	47%
Special education	6%
Not special education	48%
Not limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	30%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	50%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Special education	34%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	56%
Non-migrant	55%

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	66%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	n/a
White	61%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Special education	47%
Not special education	81%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	66%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	32%
African American	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	28%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	36%
Special education	20%
Not special education	41%
Not limited English proficient	31%
Non-migrant	31%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	62%
Male	73%
African American	65%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	81%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	64%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	87%
Special education	56%
Not special education	86%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	76%
Female	53%
Male	82%
African American	79%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Special education	68%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	76%

Science	This District
All Students	34%
Female	30%
Male	35%
African American	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	34%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	34%
Special education	20%
Not special education	46%
Not limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	34%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	30%
Male	43%
African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
Native American	n/a
White	50%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	42%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	38%
Special education	31%
Not special education	47%
Not limited English proficient	40%
Non-migrant	40%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	77%
Male	67%
African American	62%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	47%
White	77%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	70%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Special education	57%
Not special education	80%
Not limited English proficient	70%
Non-migrant	70%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	28%
Male	22%
African American	9%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
Native American	13%
White	30%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	24%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	23%
Special education	10%
Not special education	34%
Not limited English proficient	24%
Non-migrant	24%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	65%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
Native American	25%
White	71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	71%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Special education	60%
Not special education	73%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	67%

Science	This District
All Students	36%
Female	39%
Male	35%
African American	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
Native American	25%
White	38%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	41%
Special education	22%
Not special education	48%
Not limited English proficient	36%
Non-migrant	36%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	60%
Female	70%
Male	55%
African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	69%
Native American	40%
White	63%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	61%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	58%
Special education	52%
Not special education	68%
Not limited English proficient	60%
Non-migrant	60%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	37%
Male	35%
African American	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
Native American	0%
White	38%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	33%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	40%
Special education	16%
Not special education	49%
Not limited English proficient	35%
Non-migrant	35%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	84%
Special education	73%
Not special education	87%
Not limited English proficient	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	60%
African American	63%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
Native American	n/a
White	70%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	62%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	69%
Special education	42%
Not special education	79%
Not limited English proficient	65%
Non-migrant	65%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	73%
Female	90%
Male	56%
African American	55%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	76%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	67%
Special education	59%
Not special education	83%
Not limited English proficient	73%
Non-migrant	73%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services	51%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services	52%
Special education	26%
Not special education	64%
Not limited English proficient	52%
Non-migrant	52%

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	16	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	16	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	7	11
Beginning teachers	8%	8%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	n/a	20
Grade 1	10	20
Grade 2	n/a	20
Grade 3	15	20
Grade 4	18	20
Grade 5	15	22
Grade 6	12	22
English (middle and high school)	26	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	30	21
Math (middle and high school)	22	20
Science (middle and high school)	33	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	35	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	50%	36%
African American	25%	14%
Hispanic	19%	46%
Native American	5%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	3%

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	0%	47%
Special education	60%	11%
Gifted/talented students	0%	8%
Limited English proficient	<1%	16%

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

Attendance

Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	99%	96%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

Finance data was not reported for this district.

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