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 Cable Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, with Westwood Terrace Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Cable Elementary School has a regular student population of 391 with a 10.4 students/teacher ratio while Westwood Terrace Elementary School has 415 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.2 students/teacher ratio.
Cable Elementary School 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 62 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Westwood Terrace Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Average
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| Student Achievement | 62 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 75 |
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. Except for with 25% student progress, Cable Elementary School earned one out of seven distinctions. Westwood Terrace Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Cable Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 92.07% of student population, followed by African Americans (3.84%), Whites or Caucasians (2.81%), Two or More Races (0.51%) and Asians (0.26%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Westwood Terrace Elementary School, Hispanics make up 92.29% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (3.13%), African Americans (2.89%), Two or More Races (1.20%) and Asians (0.24%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Cable Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 94.37% compared to 90.36% at Westwood Terrace 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, Cable Elementary School has 127 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 32.48% of student population. Westwood Terrace Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 154 or about 37.11% of student population.
Cable Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 39.13%, gifted and talented students, 8.18%, while 19.18% are in the special education program. Westwood Terrace Elementary School bilingual students comprise 40.24%, gifted and talented students, 7.23%, and 24.82% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.84% | 15 |
| Hispanic | 92.07% | 360 |
| White | 2.81% | 11 |
| Asian | 0.26% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 391 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.37% | 369 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.48% | 127 |
| Total Students | 100% | 391 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.89% | 12 |
| Hispanic | 92.29% | 383 |
| White | 3.13% | 13 |
| Asian | 0.24% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.20% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 415 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.36% | 375 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.11% | 154 |
| Total Students | 100% | 415 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 39.13% | 153 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.18% | 32 |
| Special Education | 19.18% | 75 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.66% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100% | 391 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 40.24% | 167 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.23% | 30 |
| Special Education | 24.82% | 103 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.70% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 415 |
37 teachers employed at Cable Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.3 years. The 37 teachers at Westwood Terrace Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 11.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Cable Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Westwood Terrace Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five 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. Cable Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Westwood Terrace Elementary School there are 33 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four teachers are in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.67% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.00% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.00% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.67% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.67% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 27.03% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 45.95% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.51% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.51% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 38 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.19% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 10.81% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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