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 Murnin Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, with Hatchett Elementary School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Murnin Elementary School has a regular student population of 649 with a 13.1 students/teacher ratio while Hatchett Elementary School has 582 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2 students/teacher ratio.
Murnin 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 70 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 81 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, Hatchett Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 58 in student achievement, 66 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 69 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| 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.
Murnin Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. Hatchett Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Murnin Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 81.66% of student population, followed by African Americans (7.40%), Whites or Caucasians (6.78%), Two or More Races (3.24%) and Asians (0.92%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Hatchett Elementary School, Hispanics make up 73.37% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.71%), African Americans (8.76%), Asians (2.75%) and Two or More Races (2.41%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Murnin Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 71.80% compared to 80.58% at Hatchett 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, Murnin Elementary School has 26 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 4.01% of student population. Hatchett Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 77 or about 13.23% of student population.
Murnin Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 0.15%, gifted and talented students, 7.70%, while 19.11% are in the special education program. Hatchett Elementary School bilingual students comprise 10.48%, gifted and talented students, 5.15%, and 23.54% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.40% | 48 |
| Hispanic | 81.66% | 530 |
| White | 6.78% | 44 |
| Asian | 0.92% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 649 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.80% | 466 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.01% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100% | 649 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.76% | 51 |
| Hispanic | 73.37% | 427 |
| White | 12.71% | 74 |
| Asian | 2.75% | 16 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 582 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 80.58% | 469 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.23% | 77 |
| Total Students | 100% | 582 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 0.15% | 1 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.70% | 50 |
| Special Education | 19.11% | 124 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.02% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 649 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.48% | 61 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.15% | 30 |
| Special Education | 23.54% | 137 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.10% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 582 |
49 teachers employed at Murnin Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years. The 47 teachers at Hatchett Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Murnin Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Hatchett Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Murnin Elementary School there are 41 female teachers and eight male teachers. 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 seven more working as school support staff.
At Hatchett Elementary School there are 42 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five 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 five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.12% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.41% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.16% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.26% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.04% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.10% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.59% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.74% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.00% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.48% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.10% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 83.84% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 16.16% | 8 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.52% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 10.48% | 5 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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