Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: Skipcha Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KILLEEN ISD.
Skipcha Elementary School has a regular student population of 934 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Mountain View Elementary School has 761 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 students/teacher ratio.
Skipcha Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 82 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Mountain View Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 82 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 85 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Skipcha Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Except for post-secondary, Mountain View Elementary School earned one out of seven distinctions.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Skipcha Elementary School. They make up for 31.69% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.95%), African Americans (24.73%), Two or More Races (12.63%), Asians (4.71%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
The student population at Mountain View Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 34.03%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.62%), African Americans (23.39%), Two or More Races (12.61%), Asians (2.76%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
Based on household incomes, the Skipcha Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 48.82% compared to 57.16% at Mountain View Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Skipcha Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 8.24% of its student population compared to 4.86% at Mountain View Elementary School.
Skipcha Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 7.28%, gifted and talented students, 5.25%, while 20.24% are in the special education program. Mountain View Elementary School bilingual students comprise 4.07%, gifted and talented students, 2.76%, and 21.02% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.73% | 231 |
| Hispanic | 31.69% | 296 |
| White | 24.95% | 233 |
| Asian | 4.71% | 44 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12.63% | 118 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 934 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 48.82% | 456 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.24% | 77 |
| Total Students | 100% | 934 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.39% | 178 |
| Hispanic | 34.03% | 259 |
| White | 25.62% | 195 |
| Asian | 2.76% | 21 |
| Native American | 0.39% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 12.61% | 96 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 761 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 57.16% | 435 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.86% | 37 |
| Total Students | 100% | 761 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 7.28% | 68 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.25% | 49 |
| Special Education | 20.24% | 189 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.70% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 934 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.07% | 31 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.76% | 21 |
| Special Education | 21.02% | 160 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.09% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 761 |
58 teachers employed at Skipcha Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.8 years. The 47 teachers at Mountain View Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 8.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Skipcha Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Mountain View Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Skipcha Elementary School there are 54 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by 22 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Mountain View Elementary School there are 41 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.56% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.66% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.57% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.36% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.28% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.75% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 6.07% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.27% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.30% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.50% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.68% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.97% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 93.34% | 55 |
| Male Teachers | 6.66% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 21 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 87.66% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 12.13% | 6 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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