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: Slaughter Elementary School and Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the MCKINNEY ISD.
Slaughter Elementary School has a regular student population of 554 with a 13.4 students/teacher ratio while Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School has 661 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio.
Slaughter 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 78 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 89 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 85 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| Overall | 87 |
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.
Slaughter Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Slaughter Elementary School. They make up for 42.60% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.26%), African Americans (15.16%), Asians (7.76%), Two or More Races (6.32%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
The student population at Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 42.51%, followed by Asians (23.15%), Hispanics (12.71%), African Americans (12.10%), Two or More Races (8.17%) and Native Americans (1.06%).
Based on household incomes, Slaughter Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 50.18% compared to 13.62% at Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure 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, Slaughter Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 32.67% of its student population compared to 11.80% at Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School.
In addition, Slaughter Elementary School has 33.75% bilingual students, 7.04% are in the gifted and talented program, while 20.58% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School with 11.50% bilingual students, 15.28% gifted and talented students and 18.00% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 15.16% | 84 |
| Hispanic | 42.60% | 236 |
| White | 27.26% | 151 |
| Asian | 7.76% | 43 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6.32% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 554 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 50.18% | 278 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.67% | 181 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.10% | 80 |
| Hispanic | 12.71% | 84 |
| White | 42.51% | 281 |
| Asian | 23.15% | 153 |
| Native American | 1.06% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 8.17% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 661 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 13.62% | 90 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.80% | 78 |
| Total Students | 100% | 661 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 33.75% | 187 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.04% | 39 |
| Special Education | 20.58% | 114 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.42% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.50% | 76 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.28% | 101 |
| Special Education | 18.00% | 119 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.44% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 661 |
41 teachers employed at Slaughter Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12 years. The 41 teachers at Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Slaughter Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Slaughter Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven teachers are in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Lizzie Nell Cundiff Mcclure Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, six 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 three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 24.10% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.71% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.87% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.51% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.82% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.32% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.27% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.20% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.46% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.76% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 87.95% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 12.05% | 5 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.56% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 2.44% | 1 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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