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 Howsman Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, with Colonies North Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Howsman Elementary School has a regular student population of 725 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio while Colonies North Elementary School has 511 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.7 students/teacher ratio.
Howsman Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 57 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, Colonies North Elementary School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 53 in student achievement, 57 in school progress, 62 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 57 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 69 |
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 Howsman Elementary School and Colonies North Elementary School 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 Howsman Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 83.31% of student population, followed by African Americans (6.34%), Whites or Caucasians (5.93%), Two or More Races (2.76%), Asians (1.10%) and Native Americans (0.28%).
The student population at Colonies North Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.12%, followed by Asians (24.85%), Whites or Caucasians (12.33%), Two or More Races (12.13%), African Americans (10.37%) and Native Americans (0.20%).
Based on household incomes, the Howsman Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 77.79% compared to 80.04% at Colonies North 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, Howsman Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 36.55% of its student population compared to 45.01% at Colonies North Elementary School.
Howsman Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 44.00%, gifted and talented students, 6.48%, while 16.69% are in the special education program. Colonies North Elementary School bilingual students comprise 42.86%, gifted and talented students, 5.09%, and 13.50% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.34% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 83.31% | 604 |
| White | 5.93% | 43 |
| Asian | 1.10% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.28% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 725 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.79% | 564 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 36.55% | 265 |
| Total Students | 100% | 725 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.37% | 53 |
| Hispanic | 40.12% | 205 |
| White | 12.33% | 63 |
| Asian | 24.85% | 127 |
| Native American | 0.20% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12.13% | 62 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 511 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 80.04% | 409 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 45.01% | 230 |
| Total Students | 100% | 511 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 44.00% | 319 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.48% | 47 |
| Special Education | 16.69% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.86% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 725 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 42.86% | 219 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.09% | 26 |
| Special Education | 13.50% | 69 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.09% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 511 |
53 teachers employed at Howsman Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.5 years. The 47 teachers at Colonies North Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Howsman Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 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. Colonies North Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Howsman Elementary School there are 50 female teachers and three 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.
At Colonies North Elementary School there are 46 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.59% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.76% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.31% | 20 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.48% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.99% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.86% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.18% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.23% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.14% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.19% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.26% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.41% | 51 |
| Male Teachers | 5.59% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.91% | 47 |
| Male Teachers | 2.09% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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