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.
When we compared Bonham Academy, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, with Bowden Academy, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Bonham Academy has a regular student population of 713 with a 14.5 students/teacher ratio while Bowden Academy has 437 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students/teacher ratio.
Bonham Academy earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 70 in student achievement, 69 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 72 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, Bowden Academy was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 50 in student achievement, 57 in school progress, 66 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 69 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 72 |
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 Bonham Academy and Bowden Academy are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Bonham Academy is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.60% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (6.31%), African Americans (1.68%), Two or More Races (0.98%), Native Americans (0.28%) and Asians (0.14%).
At Bowden Academy, Hispanics make up 86.04% of student population, followed by African Americans (5.49%), Whites or Caucasians (4.58%), Two or More Races (2.75%) and Asians (0.46%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Bonham Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.66% compared to 96.57% at Bowden Academy.
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, Bonham Academy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 25.95% of its student population compared to 24.94% at Bowden Academy.
Bonham Academy’s bilingual students comprise 55.82%, gifted and talented students, 14.73%, while 16.97% are in the special education program. Bowden Academy bilingual students comprise 30.89%, gifted and talented students, 2.97%, and 28.60% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.68% | 12 |
| Hispanic | 90.60% | 646 |
| White | 6.31% | 45 |
| Asian | 0.14% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.28% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 713 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.66% | 461 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 25.95% | 185 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.49% | 24 |
| Hispanic | 86.04% | 376 |
| White | 4.58% | 20 |
| Asian | 0.46% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 437 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 96.57% | 422 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.94% | 109 |
| Total Students | 100% | 437 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 55.82% | 398 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.73% | 105 |
| Special Education | 16.97% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.03% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 30.89% | 135 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.97% | 13 |
| Special Education | 28.60% | 125 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.57% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 437 |
49 teachers employed at Bonham Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10 years. The 27 teachers at Bowden Academy have been serving the school for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bonham Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Bowden Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Bonham Academy there are 35 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Bowden Academy there are 18 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.07% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.13% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.95% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 30.08% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.81% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.16% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.58% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.19% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.30% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.51% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.51% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 17.92% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 72.36% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 27.64% | 14 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.31% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 33.69% | 9 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
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