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Highland Park Independent School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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7015 Westchester Dr
Dallas, TX 75205
Dallas County
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PH: (214) 780-3000
FAX: (214) 780-3099

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 6262 students
  • 8 schools

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Science
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Advanced Course/Dual Enrollment Completion
  • Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Results
  • Attendance Rate
  • Recommended High School Program
  • SAT/ACT Results
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Exemplary". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Exemplary".
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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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 98% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 99% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 97% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 100% (2008)
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 99% (2008)
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (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

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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
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education97%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education97%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education93%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education93%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education88%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education53%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education95%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Hispanic88%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
Native Americann/a
White97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education91%
Not special education97%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
White98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
White99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
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

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 252021
Graduating class of 2005 252021
Graduating class of 2004 242021
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

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers3%8%
1 to 5 years24%30%
6 to 10 years26%20%
11 to 20 years21%23%
21 or more years26%19%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2019
Grade 12019
Grade 22019
Grade 32119
Grade 42820
Grade 52422
Grade 62521
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)3822
English (middle and high school)2320
Foreign language (middle and high school)2221
Math (middle and high school)2320
Science (middle and high school)2321
Social Studies (middle and high school)2522
How Important is Class Size? >
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White94%35%
Hispanic3%47%
Asian or Pacific Islander3%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Black<1%14%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged0%55%
Special education8%10%
Gifted/talented students13%8%
Limited English proficient<1%17%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,353$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%60%
Support services11%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures14%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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