About MyData Portal
Some History
In 2001, the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) launched an online data delivery system called
the Data Web in response to the DISD's User Friendly Data Initiative. The main goal of this initiative
was to provide student data in a simple and timely manner. From the outset, users'
response to the service was positive and, over the years, a growing number of users came to rely on it
as a prime source of student, school, and district data.
The site underwent routine modifications as users requested the addition of specific content.
Late 2005‑06, online access was extended to teachers. The site was re‑launched
as a pilot and renamed MyData Portal after an extensive redesign and reprogramming
process to extend access to teachers of record and to further improve site design, ease of use, and
functionality. MyData Portal became fully operational in 2006‑07.
Mission and Vision
The mission of the User Friendly Data Initiative is to assist schools to improve student
performance by providing test and demographic information in a simple and timely manner. Our vision
is to empower teachers, principals, counselors, area superintendents, and district administrators to
make instructional decisions by having online access to pertinent data.
Site Content
Users have steered the development and growth of MyData Portal from its inception. The collaboration
between the OIR and other departments results
in the periodic addition or modification of data and
features throughout the site. Content includes summative information on test and
diagnostic results; student enrollment; and school‑, area‑, and
districtwide reports. Authorized users can also access classroom‑ and student‑level data,
including student profiles, classroom rosters, performance status and objective and item analyses
for TAKS tests, and Benchmark and ITBS/ITED/Logramos results.
