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: Great Hearts Western Hills and Great Hearts Forest Heights. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GREAT HEARTS TEXAS.
Great Hearts Western Hills has a regular student population of 1,326 with a 18.9 students/teacher ratio while Great Hearts Forest Heights has 1,335 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.4 students/teacher ratio.
Great Hearts Western Hills 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 76 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 80 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, Great Hearts Forest Heights also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 67 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 76 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 80 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Great Hearts Western Hills and Great Hearts Forest Heights are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Great Hearts Western Hills is Hispanics who make up nearly 70.29% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.97%), African Americans (5.28%), Asians (4.98%), Two or More Races (1.81%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
The student population at Great Hearts Forest Heights is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.15%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.89%), Asians (25.32%), African Americans (2.02%), Two or More Races (1.80%) and Native Americans (0.75%).
Based on household incomes, Great Hearts Western Hills’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 41.33% compared to 19.63% at Great Hearts Forest Heights.
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, Great Hearts Western Hills has 162 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 12.22% of student population. Great Hearts Forest Heights has significantly more ELLs at 241 or about 18.05% of student population.
Great Hearts Western Hills has no gifted and talented student, while 11.46% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 10.41% students. Great Hearts Forest Heights has no gifted and talented student, while 11.24% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 17.30% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.28% | 70 |
| Hispanic | 70.29% | 932 |
| White | 16.97% | 225 |
| Asian | 4.98% | 66 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,326 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 41.33% | 548 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.22% | 162 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,326 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.02% | 27 |
| Hispanic | 40.15% | 536 |
| White | 29.89% | 399 |
| Asian | 25.32% | 338 |
| Native American | 0.75% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1.80% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,335 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.63% | 262 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.05% | 241 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,335 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.41% | 138 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.46% | 152 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.43% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,326 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.30% | 231 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.24% | 150 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.38% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,335 |
70 teachers employed at Great Hearts Western Hills have been teaching in the school for an average of about 1.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.5 years. The 72 teachers at Great Hearts Forest Heights have been serving the school for an average of 1.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Great Hearts Western Hills no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 52 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Great Hearts Forest Heights no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 61 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Great Hearts Western Hills there are 51 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 23 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
At Great Hearts Forest Heights there are 52 female teachers and 20 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 33 teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and 21 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 1.42% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 7.97% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.22% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 73.97% | 52 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.42% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 0.41% | 0 |
| 10 - 20 years | 6.88% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 8.25% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 84.46% | 61 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 72.55% | 51 |
| Male Teachers | 27.45% | 19 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 20 | |
| Edu Aids | 22 | |
| Special Education | 0 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 72.49% | 53 |
| Male Teachers | 27.51% | 20 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 22 | |
| Edu Aids | 33 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
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